Reply With QuoteOne of the very first eye surgery proceedures perfected.
They got it down in the mid 1950's.
Routine at the USC eye center off Mission in East LA.
Most outpatient too.
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My daughter had that problem. Had surgery to correct it. Its pretty common actually and I think most the problem is ppl that cant afford to have it done.
I agree though, its hard to sometimes look at someone in the eyes when you wonder if your looking at the wrong one. Kinda like my mom, she lost one of her arms when she was a kid in a horse riding accident, it sometimes causes some odd situations.
One of the very first eye surgery proceedures perfected.
They got it down in the mid 1950's.
Routine at the USC eye center off Mission in East LA.
Most outpatient too.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphic...argeramug1.jpg
One of the very first eye surgery proceedures perfected.
They got it down in the mid 1950's.
Routine at the USC eye center off Mission in East LA.
Most outpatient too.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphic...argeramug1.jpg
AWWWWWWW Don Vito!!!!
They throw me off when I have conversations with them. I can't seem to focus on what's being said because I don't know which eye to look at. Maybe I should just look at their mouth? It's even worse when you don't expect them to be cross eyed. I have nothing against cross eyed people, this was just an observation I made today....
dude - I'm with you On this - I get all self consious and shit ... my friend is like that - best welder i know , focke can do two things at once -- no shit
I'd "Liv" wit it!
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Ok, we are depending on my terrible memory here.
I believe about 4 yrs old.
No patching after, she did do the patching with no success prior.
They did correct it fully on the first procedure and did do both eyes. The doc we have is awesome IMO.
It was covered by insurance so I dunno the exact cost since I only payed the deductible. I do believe it was about 5500 though total.
Im getting ready to go through the exact same scenario here.
4yr old daughter
Patching hasnt done a thing so far.
They will work on both eye muscles.
I have been paying for all of the visits so far out of my own pocket,she's seeing a highly recommended specialist that doesnt take my insurance.
She only has one eye that has a slight cross at certain times.Doesnt always do it,they thought bi-focals would be the answer but hasnt done anything yet.Surgery has to be done soon.
She is only 4 and isnt scared at all,but too be honest Im pretty nervous about it.Just keep worrying about her and the procedure for some reason.I'll be a complete wreck come day of surgery time.
Hang in there Jrocket. Good luck to her.
Tony
Hang in there Jrocket. Good luck to her.
Tony
Same from me. I hope everything turns out great.
Im getting ready to go through the exact same scenario here.
4yr old daughter
Patching hasnt done a thing so far.
They will work on both eye muscles.
I have been paying for all of the visits so far out of my own pocket,she's seeing a highly recommended specialist that doesnt take my insurance.
She only has one eye that has a slight cross at certain times.Doesnt always do it,they thought bi-focals would be the answer but hasnt done anything yet.Surgery has to be done soon.
She is only 4 and isnt scared at all,but too be honest Im pretty nervous about it.Just keep worrying about her and the procedure for some reason.I'll be a complete wreck come day of surgery time.
Hang in there. She will do great. A friends grandson had it done when he was younger. No problem with the surgery but keeping glasses on him was not easy. It has been about 2 years now and his eye in normal.
Its been a nerve racking battle to say the least.Something so innocent and precious should'nt have to go through such an ordeal.I'd trade spots with that little girl in a heart beat just to save her from all this.Im paying out of pocket for this and money is no object here,but finding the best doctor is going to be from word of mouth and recommendations.Thats another thing that I worry about.
I was born with a lazy eye on my left side, my left eye crossed in toward my nose while my right eye would be straight. They had tried the patches on me and it didn't make any difference. I had the surgery when I was 4 (1979). They retied one of my muscles for proper alignment. To this day, when I get my checkups done, my optometrist measures my eyes and they are still in perfect alignment. After the surgery, you could never tell by looking at me that anything was wrong.
Jrocket, if they were that good in 1979, think of how technology has advanced today. Your daughter will be fine. She will have headaches while her brain adjusts to her new sight, but they eventually go away. Kids are resilient. Don't hesitate to have your little girl go and get the surgery, it will be priceless to her later in life.
I think of how things would be different if my parents didn't have me go through the surgery, how selfconscious and embarrassed I would have been with people making fun of me. Every time I go to the optometrist, I thank him and my parents for helping me when I was young and getting me straightened out.
I wish the best of luck for you and your daughter. If I can help give you any insight from someone who has been there just PM me.
Jay
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