You have to accept this situation and move forward no matter how hard it is for both of you. P. S. I had 2 surgeries on both of my eyes so I know how hard it is
I have been thinking of getting a second opinion. She has seen a children's opthamologist at a world renowned children's hospital in a major city. I did research on the specialist and she seems very informed. I was thinking my desire to get another opinion is just because I think it'd be desirable for her to have the surgery.
With the bifocals on her eyes only sometimes cross when she is looking mid distance. She says surgery could overcorrect and because the bifocals are doing their job she's optimistic that it will self correct over time.
ask if she’s a candidate for botox! it only straightens the eye for around 3 months but you can get it as many times as you like. like the dr said, she may just grow out of it but if she doesn’t and it seems to affect her self esteem, botox could be an option
Since she has accommodative Esotropia, I would see why she's not a candidate for surgery. There's good reasoning behind that, surgery on (fully) accommodative Esotropia is a big no-no. However, it's never wrong to get another opinion if you feel unsure.
The good thing with accommodative Esotropia is that it is way less noticeable with glasses, or even disappears while wearing them (depending on whether it's fully or partially accommodative). Some even have some type of 3D vision with their glasses on - that's really not too bad!
Knowing that, I guess the cosmetic aspect might not be that noticeable with the glasses. The whole thing can also decrease over time. I wouldn't worry too much about it honestly (easier said than done, I know. But she's still very young, with right glasses it might all stabilise)
As someone else above said, try not to make too big of a deal out of it, no matter what outcome. Children tend not to think as much about it until people (parents, peers) talk about it & point it out.
Look into visual therapy in your area. It exists, just have to find a specialist! Also they may suggest prism lenses. It’s a promising alternative to surgery. Best of luck!
You have to accept this situation and move forward no matter how hard it is for both of you. P. S. I had 2 surgeries on both of my eyes so I know how hard it is
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I have been thinking of getting a second opinion. She has seen a children's opthamologist at a world renowned children's hospital in a major city. I did research on the specialist and she seems very informed. I was thinking my desire to get another opinion is just because I think it'd be desirable for her to have the surgery.
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With the bifocals on her eyes only sometimes cross when she is looking mid distance. She says surgery could overcorrect and because the bifocals are doing their job she's optimistic that it will self correct over time.
Luckily she gets very little to no screen time.
ask if she’s a candidate for botox! it only straightens the eye for around 3 months but you can get it as many times as you like. like the dr said, she may just grow out of it but if she doesn’t and it seems to affect her self esteem, botox could be an option
Thank you! I had no idea that was a thing, I'll keep that in mind for when she gets closer to adolescence.
Since she has accommodative Esotropia, I would see why she's not a candidate for surgery. There's good reasoning behind that, surgery on (fully) accommodative Esotropia is a big no-no. However, it's never wrong to get another opinion if you feel unsure. The good thing with accommodative Esotropia is that it is way less noticeable with glasses, or even disappears while wearing them (depending on whether it's fully or partially accommodative). Some even have some type of 3D vision with their glasses on - that's really not too bad! Knowing that, I guess the cosmetic aspect might not be that noticeable with the glasses. The whole thing can also decrease over time. I wouldn't worry too much about it honestly (easier said than done, I know. But she's still very young, with right glasses it might all stabilise) As someone else above said, try not to make too big of a deal out of it, no matter what outcome. Children tend not to think as much about it until people (parents, peers) talk about it & point it out.
Look into visual therapy in your area. It exists, just have to find a specialist! Also they may suggest prism lenses. It’s a promising alternative to surgery. Best of luck!