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Post by rickismom on Aug 25, 2008 23:57:16 GMT -5
I know that this should be technically in the medical area, but traffic here is so much more.
Ricki has had squint corrected with glasses for years. Now the squint has become stronger, and for cosmetic reasons they are recomending surgery. I understand that results are not always successful.
Has anyone done this? How was the child post surgery? (Were eyes taped? If so, how did they manage with it? Pain?)
Thanks to any who reply!
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Post by CC on Aug 26, 2008 0:07:00 GMT -5
Never heard about this kind of surgery.
Just wanted to say our thoughts will be with you and pray that for Ricki the surgery will be successful.
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Post by damarasmom on Aug 26, 2008 9:38:26 GMT -5
I too have not heard of this before. I'm sorry I'm not much help, just wanted to let you know that I will be keeping you both on my mind and in prayers.
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Post by momofrussell on Aug 26, 2008 12:08:05 GMT -5
So what is the success rate for it? Do you know specifics? Russell squints due to his Nystagmus and his eyes turn in due to all the other issues... and we have a very good eye doc... but no one has never talked about surgery for the squint. I can't see how that works? What will they do?
Good luck.... I am of no help of course!
A.
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Post by lorraine on Aug 26, 2008 13:08:01 GMT -5
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Aug 26, 2008 17:43:09 GMT -5
No info, just {{{HUGS}}}}
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Post by advocate4myself on Aug 26, 2008 20:19:59 GMT -5
My Mother told me that my eyes turn in as well. I don't know about the squint. I still squint even when I wear my glasses. I guess it is a habit, my glasses are small so they often fall down on my nose. I have the Nystagmas and because I am an adult I had been told the surgery probably would not be successful. How old is Ricki now? Sometimes the age can be a factor. I am sorry I am not much help...........Debbie
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Post by rickismom on Aug 27, 2008 11:03:39 GMT -5
Debbie, thanks for you7r replies to my posts. Ricki is soon to be 14. Apparently the success rate is about 70%
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Post by wrblack on Aug 27, 2008 13:52:43 GMT -5
Charlie's p.o. initially thought Charlie would need strabismus surgery, but we dodged that one. Decided two procedures to the left eye and one to the right were quite enough, thank you. I believe by "squint" you mean a turning, strabismus, in Ricki's case I'd guess esotropia. Hope they get it right on first try. Some info here www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/strabismus-surgery.htmGood luck, Bob |
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Post by momofrussell on Aug 27, 2008 14:41:03 GMT -5
So I guess I am confused... is the surgery for the eye turning in i.e. Strabismus/muscle surgery or is there some magical "squint" surgery?
A.
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Post by lorraine on Aug 28, 2008 14:18:14 GMT -5
Oh now I'm confused too, I thought a squint was the same as strabismus/esotropia.  Lorraine |
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Post by wrblack on Aug 28, 2008 16:08:05 GMT -5
Ah yes. Bernard Shaw said, "England and America are two countries separated by a common language."
Primary meaning of "squint" in American English is to look with narrowed, partly closed eyelids, eyes, such as in trying to see at a distance or in bright light.
Primary meaning in British English is turning of the eye or eyes or eyes crossing, i.e. strabismus, of which there are about 4 flavors, in, out, up, and down.
So, yes, you're right. Being English, squint is same as strabismus.
Cheers,
Bob
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Post by lorraine on Aug 28, 2008 17:18:15 GMT -5
I feel silly now .......  LOL Lorraine |
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Post by momofrussell on Aug 28, 2008 18:10:07 GMT -5
LMAO!!!! TOO FUNNY!!! Yes, where I come from a squint it a tiny slit LOL THAT is a hoot.... so, ok, then squint surgery WOULD mean muscle surgery  I get it! ;D A. |
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Post by momofrussell on Aug 28, 2008 18:12:40 GMT -5
Ok, so to answer the original post, Russell has had this surgery quite a few times actually  Recovery is minor and there is no taping or patching afterwards and eyes heal VERY quickly. The eyes will be read but there isn't much pain that much afterwards. Russell is discomforted right after we wakes up from surgery, well, from any eye surgery actually, we've had lots....but when we get home if he is discomforted it's manageable with OTC meds like Tylenol. I hope this helps! A. |
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Recovery is minor and there is no taping or patching afterwards and eyes heal VERY quickly. The eyes will be read but there isn't much pain that much afterwards. Russell is discomforted right after we wakes up from surgery, well, from any eye surgery actually, we've had lots....but when we get home if he is discomforted it's manageable with OTC meds like Tylenol.