Re: Concerned About Son's Lazy Eye

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

[HFHS MD JL]

Posted By HFHS MD-JL on August 11, 1999 at 21:37:30
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.
This information was provided for educational purposes only.
HFHS MD-JL

[Sue__0__0]

Posted By Sue on August 12, 1999 at 15:15:50
Hello Again,
    I had read that glasses could never actually CORRECT lazy eye. I read that therapy can only correct. Also, his eyes have never crossed. We are concerned that maybe so-called therapy could be only another way for some folks to grab our hard earned dollars. Please, your opinion about glasses and therapy. Thanks Again....










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