I couldn't find anything that my doc described online---the closest was "lazy eye"---but my doc did not use that term....hmmm.
Someone have any ideas?? ↑ |
go to webmd.com
they have every eye issue known to man there. I don't know what it's called so i couldn't find it for you. if you go there, they list all the eye problems so maybe it will trigger your memory. Hope that helps! ↑ |
here is a list of the common ones that I found.
Amblyopia:
Also known as “lazy eye,” amblyopia is reduced vision in a healthy eye. Vision must develop, and development is impaired when eyes do not focus equally or maintain proper alignment. The brain ignores the information from the less favored eye. In either case, if this condition persists, the weaker eye will not develop normally. In babies, who are learning to use their eyes as a team, it’s easier for an eye doctor to distinguish between appropriate development and delays that could signal the need for intervention. Early detection of amblyopia is important because treatments such as patching and eye drops are most effective the earlier they are started.
Astigmatism:
Astigmatism blurs vision at all distances because the optical parts of the eye (cornea and lens) do not focus light onto the retina clearly. This condition is quite common, and results from an unequal curve of the cornea when comparing the horizontal and vertical planes. For descriptive purposes, imagine half of a tennis ball, squeezed at the top and bottom; the ball is now curved unequally. In the eye, this results in inaccurate focus on the retina. Lenses are often used to help focus the light to eliminate blurriness from astigmatism.
Hyperopia:
Often called farsightedness, hyperopia is when the eyeball is too short for the normal focusing power of the eye. Depending on severity, it can cause blurred vision, eye fatigue and sometimes amblyopia or crossed eyes.
Myopia:
Often called nearsightedness, myopia causes distant objects to appear blurred. The eyeball is too long for the normal focusing power of the eye.
Strabismus:
Strabismus occurs when one eye does not aim at the same object being viewed as the other eye. The “eye turn” may be present continuously or only occasionally, and the turn may be inward toward the nose (esotropia) or outward (exotropia), up or down. There is a common misconception that a child will outgrow crossed-eyes. This is not true. Untreated, this condition can lead to amblyopia. ↑ |
Thanks Jill---that is pretty much the same things I found. It must be "Lazy Eye"---that pretty much explains exactly what he said, but he didn't use that term or Amblyopia. OTHER than the fact I specfically asked him if its effecting his vision right now and he said no.....maybe he said that because its not that severe right now. I don't notice any vision problems with Kaden at all right now-----
Anyways--the way he left it is that instead of waiting for his 9 month check up he wants to see him at 8 months to check his eye again. So whatever it is we will stay on top of it...:) ↑ |
| my mom was telling me about this... i cant remember what its called, but she told me to make sure my dr checks out tyler ... ill call her tomorrow and ask her for ya!!!! ↑ |
| the sight that I went to is all about baby eye care and exams before age one. It said that dr's are only able to look for some problems that are really noticeable. Maybe you can call around and see if any eye docrors do infant exams. I will try to find the web site again I think it has a search option. ↑ |
http://www.infantsee.org/
there is a dr locater search option you can put in your zip code and it gives you a list of names and address of doctors who are experienced in infant eye exams. I did a search for my zip w/i 20 miles and I got about 30 doctors so it looks like a pretty big program. Hope it helps ↑ |
