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Ptosis- to Cinci Childrens Opthamology we go!

KittahMamaKittahMama
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C's right eye has had some droopyness since about 4 months old.  It's getting progressively worse and I am noticing it as low as her pupil more frequently so I took her to the Peds today and they said yeah- time to get it seen.

Anyone have a baby with this?  All I see for treatment is surgery, which is fine if it fixes the issue and prevents any eyesight issues.  Apparently untreated it can cause a wandering eye and vision issues.

Glad they didn't dismiss me as a crazy mom worried about a droopy eye!

image Momma to Ms. C age 16 months and Mr. C age 3 months!
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Re: Ptosis- to Cinci Childrens Opthamology we go!

  • Miller238Miller238 member
    I don't have experience with this, but I am glad you were proactive and stuck to your gut feeling.  Which doctor are you seeing?  Katelyn sees Dr. West.  She has also seen Dr. North.
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  • MissbollingerMissbollinger
    Serena's left eye doesn't open as wide as the right one but it isn't noticeable right now.  We're keeping an eye on it and mentioning it next month for her 4 month visit.  Keep us posted on what happens please.
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  • buckeyethorbuckeyethor

    We saw Dr. North for DD's preemie retina checks. Loved him.

     

    I myself have a wandering, slightly towed out eye. It was undiagnosed. Now, I have to wear prisms in my glasses to stop myself from seeing double when I am tired. I get terrible headaches from it. I think being proactive about it is the best thing! You don't want them to have to deal with this as an adult. It can be really frustrating.

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  • KittahMamaKittahMama

    No idea who we will be seeing but we go next Monday!  I'll update afterwards.

    It has just gotten progressively worse, and it started around 4 months.  This past weekend at one point when she was tired she barely had her eye open.  That's when I said we HAD to get her in.  The watching and waiting is what we had been doing but it is obvious now that it is just getting worse.

    I feel comfortable with Cincy Childrens after what we experienced with their genetics department.  If the rest of them are that good I am sure we will be fine!  Also my best friend's son had his kidney removed there so it seems like they attract some of the top docs for kiddos!

     :)

    image Momma to Ms. C age 16 months and Mr. C age 3 months!
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