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Strabismus eye surgery

bim38106bim38106 member
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Hi everyone!
I used to be a regular but it's been a long time....

My 5 y/o DD has to have eye surgery for strabismus. She is in Kindergarten and will be having the surgery mid-Dec.

I was just wondering if anyone's LO has had the surgery and how it went...how was recovery? What did you do to prepare LO to go in? How were the first couple days following surgery? My DD is having a lot of anxiety about it on/off so I found a picture book about it all (Blueberry Eyes) that I hope will help... just looking to see what others' experiences were.

Also, did you do any vision therapy along with the surgery, or find that the surgery itself was enough? DD's doctor mentioned possible repeat surgeries too.

TIA!
CP 3/07
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08.       BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
BFP 11/14
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Re: Strabismus eye surgery

  • neverblushedneverblushed member
    I don't have any experience with this surgery at all.  I am thinking that it's the surgery that corrects lazy eye, correct?

    Anyway, I just wanted to say I hope it goes well, and that I think you're doing everything you can to prepare your DD.  
    High School English teacher and mom of 2 kids:

    DD, born 9/06/00 -- 12th grade
    DS, born 8/25/04 -- 7th grade
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