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Squint/Turn in Eye... How will the check?

  • 14-09-2009 9:29pm
    #1
    January
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    Hi all.. not looking for medical advice, just advice on the procedure maybe?

    My daughter is 9 months old now. Very early on in her life (maybe 3 or 4 months) I noticed that she had a turn in her right eye. Brought her to the PHN and she dismissed me saying it was too early on to tell. At her six month check up PHN noticed it also (didn't mention anything) but she noticed it in both eyes. Wrote a letter to the eye clinic and sent it off.

    Got letter in post today and appointment in eye clinic in October. Just wondering what they'll do with her? How do they check a 10 months old eyes???


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  • #2
    endplate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭endplate


    Relax it's not unusual for a baby's eye to turn. My 6 month old daughter eye turns in sometimes. It can take up to 18 months before a baby's eyes are balanced. If there is a turn it can be dealt with before the age of 7 years old with no repercussions after that they could end up with a lazy eye. The ophthalmologist will be able to determine if there is a turn or if the turn is caused by the need for a prescription


  • #3
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Thanks for that, butt with family history (notably me, had to have an operation to correct a squint when I was two years old and am now still wearing glasses at 22... my prescription just keeps getting worse). I think early prevention is better and have been told by the PHN that it's best to get these things checked before baby turns one year old.

    I know I sound like the over protective mother, and maybe I am! But her eyes don't turn in just sometimes. Her eyes are turned inwards for most of the day. I'm also not the only one that has noticed this, a lady in the supermarket mentioned it to me one day also...

    Anyways (after rambling post :D sorry!) I have appointment now :D and just looking for advice on what to expect on the day... mainly because if they are going to put drops in her eyes I want to be prepared for her getting upset by getting it done...


  • #4
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    Hi,
    I'll try to give you a much info as I can.
    The drops will prob upset your daughter as they can stink ever so slighty. There are objective ways for the opthalmologist to test for the prescription.
    There are also lots of different methods to test your daughter's eyes- it will be wouldnt be very definite but it can give a very good idea of if there is any visual problems.
    The opthalmologist will also check the health of the eyes to make sure there is no problem there.


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