Two weeks ago, Landon went for his 5-year well-visit and failed his vision test. We were referred to an opthamologist. Our original appointment was scheduled for July. However, waiting that long to be seen about his eyes (I think eyes are a pretty big deal, don't you?) was not ok with me. So, I chose to advocate really hard for Landon. His incredible pediatrician ended up pulling some strings and we were seen today.
I like to say "Refractive Amblyopia" but the other word for it is "lazy eye". I learned there are two types of lazy eyes. The kind that you can see (one eye looks different from the other eye) and the kind that you can't see (the kind that Landon has). So, by looking at Landon you can't tell anything is obstructing his vision. But there's actually a good bit going on.
The treatment plan is glasses and patches. He'll wear glasses from now until he chooses to wear contacts several years down the road. And he'll wear patches every day beginning today for 4 hours per day over his stronger eye for the next 3 years. This will force his weaker eye to build some muscles and work harder.
Landon thinks it's cool that he gets to wear a patch on his eye because pirates wear patches. Praise the Lord for pirates! He also thinks it's cool that he gets to wear glasses because the ones he picked out are blue and blue is his favorite color.
It was a big answer to prayer today that nothing more serious is going on and that his diagnosis will not require surgery.
Oh, and don't even get me started on how handsome he looks in his glasses.
I can't wait to see that even handsomer little man!!!!! Praying for you and your sweet boy!
ReplyDeleteHi Christy,
ReplyDeleteI am Lori Brooks sister Katie. I was checking Lori's blog when I saw your title in the side bar. I was diagnosed with amblyopia when I was 12. As a 12 year old, I was not into wearing the patch and at least at that time was told I couldn't wear glasses cause it would give me double vision. Anyway, I have been wearing a contact in my left eye ever since and my vision has improved all it will in that eye. It is great that Landon is willing to wear the patch and more importantly that you all caught it while he was still young. Good luck with everything.
-Katie Whitlock
Tell Landon, the Terry household definitely thinks patches are cool! I am so thankful it was nothing more serious. We love that sweet boy!
ReplyDeleteChristy, did you know that I had a drifting eye as a child? I ended up having to have surgery because it was a little more serious. I distinctly remember having to wear a patch for all of my 2nd grade year. I am so glad y'all caught it early (definitely encouraging me to follow up with Drew who was borderline last summer!). I think it's totally adorable that he loves the patch because pirates wear patches.
ReplyDeleteTell Landon I said Aargh Matey! Can't wait to see some pics.
ReplyDeleteJordan will be jealous because her boyfriend gets to wear glasses!!!
ReplyDeleteSue
Sorry to hear this, but so happy they caught it early. I bet he is precious in his glasses!!!
ReplyDeleteDylan will be very jealous of Landon's getting to wear a patch for the same reason - who knew pirates would be so awesome once we had little boys? Thankful that Landon's diagnosis is treatable and was caught early on ... I'm with Kevin - can't wait to see pics of Pirate Landon!
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