How to deal with possible blindness

Re: How to deal with possible blindness

• Frogger5 member

  April 2015

  I wouldn't think being breech would have anything to do with it, but I'm surprised her doctor said he or she can't tell you anything. I'd suggest specifically requesting a vision test, and whatever assessments are needed about her eye rolling back. Even if the doctor thinks it's normal, he or she should be able to explain it to you so that you feel comfortable. For example, depending on how old she is, I don't think it's odd that she doesn't look at you when you're standing. You might have to be closer for her to see you. Good luck, I can understand why you'd be scared.

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• NotISaidtheCat member

  April 2015

  Often enough newborns have a hard time focusing visually at first, and she may be keeping her eyes closed just because this is such a different environment than what she's used to. Keep talking to your doctor and try to stay calm (your emotions affect your daughter). I'll be praying for your little family. I'm sorry you're going through this uncertainty.

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• MJMum524 member

  April 2015

  All babies are googly eyed at first. And they often keep their eyes closed much of the time for the first month. They make weird noises and have rudimentary movements. Did a doctor ever bring this up to you that this was a possibility? I'm just not understanding why you think this? Is there something physically wrong with her eyes?

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Addelie member

  April 2015

  How old is your little one? I think that would help give us some context.
  
  I know that babies like to look at contrasting light, so rather than look in your eyes, they look to the side of you where there are differing shades. Mu friend was worried about this and asked her midwife and that was what she was told.
  
  My DH had a "wandering eye" as a baby/child. One of his eyes would just veer off to the side. The doctors had him wear a patch over his good eye, which made his wobbly eye have to work harder and the muscles got stronger and straightened out his eye. You'd never know it looking at him now - there's no sign of it.
  
  I wouldn't worry at this point, but as Frogger says, I'd be requesting whatever tests possible through my doctor just to make sure all is okay.

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• lovethatcolosun member

  April 2015

  My niece had a wondering eye for at least 4 months after birth. And it's true, babies don't have great eye sight in the beginning. They can't see long distances, see in contrast, and don't focus. I'd seek another doctors opinion if you're concerned.

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• devyns2nd member

  April 2015

  My daughter had a wondering eye for a year. Babies can't see at first and gain all eyesight including being able to see colors over time. Did the Dr tell you blindness was a possibility? If so then I'd say things would be hard but you can raise a very happy healthy child even with physical disabilities.
  
  Congrats on your new baby and I hope for all good news.

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• OnWayto3 member

  April 2015

  I had a wandering eye until I was about 5 years old; it took numerous eye patches, glasses, and two surgeries to repair this. Now no one would ever know it was a challenge for me. Nonetheless, it didn't impact my vision at all, and I doubt it will impair your LO's. Your doctor should give more insight...

  

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