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6 yr old eye prescription

My daughter's pediatrician did a basic eye exam and said she is 20/20 but had difficulty reading the middle letters on the eye chart, so was recommended to see an OD. The OD said she has a slight astigmatism and a slight near-sightedness. I asked if she needs glasses and the OD said she might grow out of it and left it up to me to buy glasses or not. I was confused and purchased the glasses anyway to be on the safe side. But now I'm not sure how often I should let her wear them. I started researching online and read that it may do her more harm by making her eye-sight worst by wearing glasses so young. She's never complained about her vision before. Can you advise if I should let her wear them and how often? This is her eye prescription is:

OD:
Sphere: PL
Cylinder: -.75
Axis: 097

OS:
Sphere: PL
Cylinder: -.75
Axis: 082
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711220 tn?1251891127
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My error.  Do NOT wear.

Dr. O.
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I don't understand. If it's insignificant, then why have her wear the glasses?
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711220 tn?1251891127
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This is an insignificant prescription.  I would have your child wear it.

Dr. O.
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