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Re: Concerned About Son's Lazy Eye
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Re: Concerned About Son's Lazy Eye
by Sue__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Sue on August 11, 1999 at 10:04:01
Hello,
My son is 10. He was diagnosed yesterday with lazy eye. The doctor said get him glasses to wear full time and come back in 6 months. The doctor used an extra strong eye dialation drop on my son too. This morning, about 17 hours later, his eyes are still dialated. Was that really nessary? Also, shouldn't I be doing something more for his lazy eye besides just putting glasses on him? Should I call and ask for more alternatives from this doctor? Thanks so much for any help, Sue
Hello,
My son is 10. He was diagnosed yesterday with lazy eye. The doctor said get him glasses to wear full time and come back in 6 months. The doctor used an extra strong eye dialation drop on my son too. This morning, about 17 hours later, his eyes are still dialated. Was that really nessary? Also, shouldn't I be doing something more for his lazy eye besides just putting glasses on him? Should I call and ask for more alternatives from this doctor? Thanks so much for any help, Sue
The strong dilating drop is necessary to determine the correct refraction. In general lazy eyes need to be corrected before age 9 or 10 or the vision may not improve because the brain has been trained already. If your child wears the glasses the vision may improve just with glasses. I would typically want to see your child back before 6 month to see if the vision improved but I am not sure of your childs exact problem. If in doubt see a pediatric ophthalmologist for an additional opinion. Good luck.
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HFHS MD-JL
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