We had Jill's big eye appt yesterday. She goes in every 8 weeks for exams but has her big eye exam once a year where they dialate and check her prescription. Jill did GREAT! She is such a trouper. The magic eyes drops don't even phase her anymore. I can't believe she has had her glasses for 2 years now. The exam results were very positive. While Jill is still extremely far-sighted her prescription stayed the same. This is very good news. She is also using her bi-focals correctly and without any effort which is also great news. She has good, but not great depth perception and can see in 3-D. More great news. She even gets to take 2 months off from patching to see if her eyes continue to progress. When we go back in June they will check to see if we have to start patching again. All in all, a very positive appt and we are so grateful we have such a great doctor and have been so proactive with Jill's vision issues.
I will use the opportunity again to tell anyone who will listen to take your children to an opthomalogist and have their vision checked. You should take them in as early as a year old. That is when Jill started wearing glasses. The well-child exams with their pediatrician is not enough. If you do not have vision insurance most places will bill your medical insurance and that usually covers most of the exam. I cannot stress enough how important this is. You can do so much in those early years and vision is not something you want to neglect.
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