Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets better vision in the weak eye. CAROLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets better vision in the weak eye. CAROLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hey Carol, I really hope the patching works for Dominick. My son Dean (15 months) has been wearing glasses for a few months now and he also has to be patched one hour a day. He still pulls them off but he is getting better now. It must be because he has such a strong Rx + 7.50 and the lense's are pretty thick and heavy. He try's to pull the patch off too but he is getting use to it too. We have been doing it religously for the past 3 weeks and we see a major improvement. At one point when he wasnt leaving his patch on we would only get about 10 minutes worth of it on. We had noticed that his left eye would still occasionaly cross with the glasses on. His Eye Doc said that if we dont keep up with the patching he might need surgery. So for an hour a day for the past three weeks we follow him everywhere just to make sure he doesnt pull it off. To make a long story short his eye has improved dramaticaly. He doesnt cross it anymore while wearing his glasses which is a great sign. It hasnt been easy but I can honestly say It works!! Good Luck"Carol G." <GATTVA@...> wrote: Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets better vision in the weak eye. CAROLG DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hey Carol, I really hope the patching works for Dominick. My son Dean (15 months) has been wearing glasses for a few months now and he also has to be patched one hour a day. He still pulls them off but he is getting better now. It must be because he has such a strong Rx + 7.50 and the lense's are pretty thick and heavy. He try's to pull the patch off too but he is getting use to it too. We have been doing it religously for the past 3 weeks and we see a major improvement. At one point when he wasnt leaving his patch on we would only get about 10 minutes worth of it on. We had noticed that his left eye would still occasionaly cross with the glasses on. His Eye Doc said that if we dont keep up with the patching he might need surgery. So for an hour a day for the past three weeks we follow him everywhere just to make sure he doesnt pull it off. To make a long story short his eye has improved dramaticaly. He doesnt cross it anymore while wearing his glasses which is a great sign. It hasnt been easy but I can honestly say It works!! Good Luck"Carol G." <GATTVA@...> wrote: Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets better vision in the weak eye. CAROLG DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, It's amazing what some little ones have to go through. Dominick must have something really special in store for his life because this must be making him stronger for a reason. I'll say a prayer for your family - as I know the waiting period is sometimes more frustrating than the actual event. The website that you keep for him right now will be a gift down the road as you can look back and see all you've been through - not to mention it helps all of us who are just starting the journey. Take care, April (mom to Bella - DOC Band started 01/04/06) polis, MD > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, It's amazing what some little ones have to go through. Dominick must have something really special in store for his life because this must be making him stronger for a reason. I'll say a prayer for your family - as I know the waiting period is sometimes more frustrating than the actual event. The website that you keep for him right now will be a gift down the road as you can look back and see all you've been through - not to mention it helps all of us who are just starting the journey. Take care, April (mom to Bella - DOC Band started 01/04/06) polis, MD > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 My 4 year old son has had glasses now for about 4 months and has been wearing the patch 6 - 8 hours a day for the past month. There is a support website: http://www.preventblindness.org/children/EyePatchClub.html There are some good tips on the website, such as it helps them forget about the patch if you do an activity with them while they have the patch on...something such as painting, coloring or a game of bean bag toss. Good Luck!! -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of lirie ahmetajSent: Friday, January 06, 2006 4:36 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: Dominick's Eye Doctor Appointment Hey Carol, I really hope the patching works for Dominick. My son Dean (15 months) has been wearing glasses for a few months now and he also has to be patched one hour a day. He still pulls them off but he is getting better now. It must be because he has such a strong Rx + 7.50 and the lense's are pretty thick and heavy. He try's to pull the patch off too but he is getting use to it too. We have been doing it religously for the past 3 weeks and we see a major improvement. At one point when he wasnt leaving his patch on we would only get about 10 minutes worth of it on. We had noticed that his left eye would still occasionaly cross with the glasses on. His Eye Doc said that if we dont keep up with the patching he might need surgery. So for an hour a day for the past three weeks we follow him everywhere just to make sure he doesnt pull it off. To make a long story short his eye has improved dramaticaly. He doesnt cross it anymore while wearing his glasses which is a great sign. It hasnt been easy but I can honestly say It works!! Good Luck"Carol G." <GATTVA@...> wrote: Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets better vision in the weak eye. CAROLG DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 My 4 year old son has had glasses now for about 4 months and has been wearing the patch 6 - 8 hours a day for the past month. There is a support website: http://www.preventblindness.org/children/EyePatchClub.html There are some good tips on the website, such as it helps them forget about the patch if you do an activity with them while they have the patch on...something such as painting, coloring or a game of bean bag toss. Good Luck!! -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of lirie ahmetajSent: Friday, January 06, 2006 4:36 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: Dominick's Eye Doctor Appointment Hey Carol, I really hope the patching works for Dominick. My son Dean (15 months) has been wearing glasses for a few months now and he also has to be patched one hour a day. He still pulls them off but he is getting better now. It must be because he has such a strong Rx + 7.50 and the lense's are pretty thick and heavy. He try's to pull the patch off too but he is getting use to it too. We have been doing it religously for the past 3 weeks and we see a major improvement. At one point when he wasnt leaving his patch on we would only get about 10 minutes worth of it on. We had noticed that his left eye would still occasionaly cross with the glasses on. His Eye Doc said that if we dont keep up with the patching he might need surgery. So for an hour a day for the past three weeks we follow him everywhere just to make sure he doesnt pull it off. To make a long story short his eye has improved dramaticaly. He doesnt cross it anymore while wearing his glasses which is a great sign. It hasnt been easy but I can honestly say It works!! Good Luck"Carol G." <GATTVA@...> wrote: Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets better vision in the weak eye. CAROLG DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Carol, I'm glad your doc is letting you try the patch before jumping to surgery. I really hope it does the trick for Dom! His new pics are just adorable by the way. He's too cute! , mom to Hannah, DOCgrad Cape Cod, Ma http://hannahsnoggin.typepad.com > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Carol, I'm glad your doc is letting you try the patch before jumping to surgery. I really hope it does the trick for Dom! His new pics are just adorable by the way. He's too cute! , mom to Hannah, DOCgrad Cape Cod, Ma http://hannahsnoggin.typepad.com > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Thanks that's great to know.It gives me a little hope. It has been a while ,how are things going for you and Dean? I hope well. CAROLG > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > > > > > > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Thanks that's great to know.It gives me a little hope. It has been a while ,how are things going for you and Dean? I hope well. CAROLG > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > > > > > > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 April, I always say we are given these special little ones for a reason, after the year we have had it better be something good,LOL. Honestly, I know he has a message for the world.....can't wait to see what it all turns out to be. I am hoping to keep his website going at least into his early school years to help track longer term out comes on plagio babes. CAROLG --- In Plagiocephaly , " April Suhar " <ssuhar@y...> wrote: > > Carol, > > It's amazing what some little ones have to go through. Dominick must > have something really special in store for his life because this must > be making him stronger for a reason. I'll say a prayer for your > family - as I know the waiting period is sometimes more frustrating > than the actual event. > > The website that you keep for him right now will be a gift down the > road as you can look back and see all you've been through - not to > mention it helps all of us who are just starting the journey. > > Take care, > > April (mom to Bella - DOC Band started 01/04/06) polis, MD > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Carol G. " <GATTVA@A...> wrote: > > > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least > have an > > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said > I > > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one > eye > > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for > two > > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help > with > > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time > frame > > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision > in > > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain > will > > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have > been > > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, > one > > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We > go > > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then > unless by > > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he > gets > > better vision in the weak eye. > > CAROLG > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 April, I always say we are given these special little ones for a reason, after the year we have had it better be something good,LOL. Honestly, I know he has a message for the world.....can't wait to see what it all turns out to be. I am hoping to keep his website going at least into his early school years to help track longer term out comes on plagio babes. CAROLG --- In Plagiocephaly , " April Suhar " <ssuhar@y...> wrote: > > Carol, > > It's amazing what some little ones have to go through. Dominick must > have something really special in store for his life because this must > be making him stronger for a reason. I'll say a prayer for your > family - as I know the waiting period is sometimes more frustrating > than the actual event. > > The website that you keep for him right now will be a gift down the > road as you can look back and see all you've been through - not to > mention it helps all of us who are just starting the journey. > > Take care, > > April (mom to Bella - DOC Band started 01/04/06) polis, MD > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Carol G. " <GATTVA@A...> wrote: > > > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least > have an > > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said > I > > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one > eye > > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for > two > > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help > with > > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time > frame > > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision > in > > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain > will > > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have > been > > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, > one > > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We > go > > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then > unless by > > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he > gets > > better vision in the weak eye. > > CAROLG > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Thank you so much for the info., I will definitely go to that site. Good Luck with your little guy too. Keep us updated on how the patch is working. CAROLG > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- > -- > DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Thank you so much for the info., I will definitely go to that site. Good Luck with your little guy too. Keep us updated on how the patch is working. CAROLG > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- > -- > DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Carol G- Dominick couldn't have been born to a better mom. You are great at doing research, exhausting all options, finding answers, not giving up, etc, etc. I must admit that some days I get tired reading what you've been through on your various journeys with Dominick's health issues, but most days I'm inspired. I think Dominick's working on a message of " blazing his own trail. " Independent, adventurous, unpredictable... all good qualities. Good luck! ~ > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Carol G- Dominick couldn't have been born to a better mom. You are great at doing research, exhausting all options, finding answers, not giving up, etc, etc. I must admit that some days I get tired reading what you've been through on your various journeys with Dominick's health issues, but most days I'm inspired. I think Dominick's working on a message of " blazing his own trail. " Independent, adventurous, unpredictable... all good qualities. Good luck! ~ > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > better vision in the weak eye. > CAROLG > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 , Thanks. Today is one of those days for me....I'm just tired,lol. He is however taking to the eye patching well, so thank goodness for small miracles. My Dominick is definitely blazing his own trail and on the good days when I have the time to enjoy life through his eyes, it can be alot of fun and very eye opening too. He's gonna teach us all something for sure one day. CAROLG > > Carol G- > Dominick couldn't have been born to a better mom. You are great at > doing research, exhausting all options, finding answers, not giving > up, etc, etc. > > I must admit that some days I get tired reading what you've been > through on your various journeys with Dominick's health issues, but > most days I'm inspired. > > I think Dominick's working on a message of " blazing his own trail. " > Independent, adventurous, unpredictable... all good qualities. > > Good luck! > > ~ > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Carol G. " <GATTVA@A...> wrote: > > > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > > better vision in the weak eye. > > CAROLG > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 , Thanks. Today is one of those days for me....I'm just tired,lol. He is however taking to the eye patching well, so thank goodness for small miracles. My Dominick is definitely blazing his own trail and on the good days when I have the time to enjoy life through his eyes, it can be alot of fun and very eye opening too. He's gonna teach us all something for sure one day. CAROLG > > Carol G- > Dominick couldn't have been born to a better mom. You are great at > doing research, exhausting all options, finding answers, not giving > up, etc, etc. > > I must admit that some days I get tired reading what you've been > through on your various journeys with Dominick's health issues, but > most days I'm inspired. > > I think Dominick's working on a message of " blazing his own trail. " > Independent, adventurous, unpredictable... all good qualities. > > Good luck! > > ~ > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Carol G. " <GATTVA@A...> wrote: > > > > Well we went yesterday to Richmond and I was hoping to at least have an > > answer about everything, but noooo,lol. Actually it's ok. As I said I > > was unsure if the fact that we had not started the patching of one eye > > would delay things and the answer is YES. Because the brain can be > > amazing at times, the dr. would like to let him wear his patch for two > > hours a day now instead of one for 4 weeks, to see if it will help with > > the crossing at all. I am glad that she is willing to exhaust all > > options before jumping into surgery but we only have a small time frame > > so that is why it will only be for 4 weeks.Sometimes if the vision in > > the weaker eye is strengthened(by patching the stronger)the brain will > > get that muscle acting right, but it is a very slim chance. I have been > > thoroughly prepared for the fact that he probably has two problems, one > > vision and the other muscular and it will more than likely take the > > surgery to correct it but still why not give the patching a try. We go > > back on the 7th of Feb. and we will schedule the surgery then unless by > > some miracle the patching works. What's the worst that happens, he gets > > better vision in the weak eye. > > CAROLG > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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