Melissa who blogs at Ask Miss Mommy, sent in this story of her daughter, Grace. The story was also published on her blog. – Ann Z This is the story of Pumpkin (aka Grace). My second born, my baby. Kind, calm, happy baby with a fiery will that explodes with force. Grace came into theContinue reading “Your stories – the girl I call Pumpkin”
Category Archives: strabismus (misaligned eyes)
Fresnel Prism on my 3 year old’s glasses
Glasses – Check Occlusion – Check Surgery – Check Prism Adaptation – Check Hmmm… is there something related to little ones in glasses that we haven’t tried yet???? Not that I know of! We went to the ophthalmologist on Friday due to Elliana’s eyes becoming more over corrected. (major bummer) It appears that she is reactingContinue reading “Fresnel Prism on my 3 year old’s glasses”
Sugery Update with Pictures
There have been some questions lately on how my 3 year old daughter, Elliana, is doing 2 months after her surgery. I have been meaning to post an update and just haven’t had the chance. My daughter is just one of many kids who have Lateral Rectus Eye Muscle Surgery and each child reacts differently. Continue reading “Sugery Update with Pictures”
Your stories – Dagny’s glasses
When my daughter Dagny was five months old she would cross her eyes when she was upset about something. It was a phase that only lasted a few weeks and I was relieved when it stopped. At her one year well-baby checkup her pediatrician asked me if I noticed her right eye turning in. ItContinue reading “Your stories – Dagny’s glasses”
Reader question: 15 month old using her weaker eye
I was just sent this question, and have no experience with this, so I thought I’d see if anyone else had dealt with this: My daughter has been crossing her right eye for about six months and it is getting progressively worse. We finally got in to the children’s hospital and the doctor was shockedContinue reading “Reader question: 15 month old using her weaker eye”
Surgery Update (now with even more updates)
Dec. 23rd Elly just woke up (for more than 30 seconds) in good spirits. It has been 7 hours since her surgery. The first thing she wanted to do was see her red eyes and because of the book “Pinkalicious,” she wanted to drink something pink. If you haven’t read this book, I reccomend it before thisContinue reading “Surgery Update (now with even more updates)”
Dear Doctor of My Child’s Eyes,
Dear Doctor of My Child’s Eyes, Thank you for being so positive about my child’s vision and taking the time each visit to answer all of my questions. I am very nervous about Elliana’s muscle surgery tomorrow, so much that it is hard to sleep and I have often found my eyes welling up withContinue reading “Dear Doctor of My Child’s Eyes,”
Good news at the eye doctor
Zoe had her regular eye appointment this morning. I had been looking forward to it for a while because I was anxious to know whether she has developed any binocular vision. Zoe was looking forward to it because she knows the eye doctor doesn’t give shots. She had been asking about the shots in particularContinue reading “Good news at the eye doctor”
Patching Success Story
Yeah for patching! I am very excited to share with you that we have now had 3 visits where Elliana is measuring at 20/40 and 20/50 (with glasses of course) Our 12 hour, full time, patching has paid off. The PO said that she never imagined her vision getting to this level of vision andContinue reading “Patching Success Story”
when are children prescribed glasses
I recently got a question about when a doctor might not prescribe glasses for a child, even if the child was nearsighted or farsighted. I did some research and found consensus guidelines for prescribing glasses published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Pediatric Eye Evaluations: Screening and Comprehensive Ophthalmic Evaluation, 2007, link to full text).Continue reading “when are children prescribed glasses”
Reader question: glasses and physical activity classes
I just got this question from Jenny. Her daughter is almost 4 and has just (this weekend) gotten glasses for strabismus, amblyopia, and farsightedness. She’s wondering whether her daughter should wear her glasses in her gymnastics and skating classes. She was also thinking of signing her up for skiing class this winter, but is hesitantContinue reading “Reader question: glasses and physical activity classes”
Monday round up – October 26, 2009
Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these… Pictures – Amblyopia Kids has a post about her daughter’s preschool pictures. When her daughter got out of school that day, she said that the photographer took her glasses off for the picture. Do you have pictures taken of your child with orContinue reading “Monday round up – October 26, 2009”
I am a very LUCKY mom!
I know without a doubt that someone out there is watching over me! Last month, in the middle of our patch hating eye prescription worsening time, our new neighbors moved in. I have to say, there is no way I could be happier. How often is it that you have anotherContinue reading “I am a very LUCKY mom!”
multiple strabismus surgeries
This question came in from Darlene. -Ann Z My son had surgery to correct his exotropia but it hasnt seemed to help straighten his eye. Does anyone have any experience with their child needing multiple strabismus surgeries?
Reader request: parents of children with Brown Syndrome?
I received an email from Michelle whose daughter was diagnosed recently with Brown Syndrome (a rare form of strabismus). She’s looking for other parents of children with Brown Syndrome to connect with. If you fit the bill, can you leave a comment and I’ll put you in touch with Michelle?
For Little Eyes 