Well, we returned to the pediatric opthalmologist today, and the bad news is that Emma's weak eye is only being partially corrected by the glasses. The worse news is that her vision in that eye is getting weaker (don't ask me how they know that on a 2 year old, I'm not sure). So, that means continued glasses for now, and 3 hours of patching of the good eye per day. Thankfully the patches go over her glasses and not on her skin. Then we return in a month, but the doctor's current prognosis is...surgery. The sooner the better, as the weakness is possibly causing her loss in vision. Egads.
So say a little prayer for us. We'll be going back for another consultation at the end of November and if the word is still surgery, we'll be seeking a second opinion at that time to be sure that it's necessary and that it's the best time to do it, since she's so young. Unfortunately the surgery would NOT correct her vision, just the weakness, and would help the vision not to get worse. She may grow out of the need for glasses but we're not sure at this point. So anywho, that's where we stand, blog world. I'll post more pics soon, I have some super cute ones.
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Prayers going out for your whole family! What a big issue to deal with, as God only gives us one set of eyes. Keep us posted.
Oh no! Well at least one thing is true. Kids are tough cookies..and if it comes down to surgery..it will be hearder on you guys then it will be on her. Toughts and prayers Miss Emma's way.
Definitely keeping you guys in our prayers! Kim is right--it will be harder on you guys than on Emma, but I'm still sorry that you are facing the prospect!
I'm sure everything will be OK, but I'll be saying a prayer in the meantime. Hang in there.
My prayers are going out to Emma and the whole family...
I'll keep you all in my prayers! What doc are you taking Emma to?
Amanda Lea
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