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How do I get my son to wear the patch? and do you think it is too early for an astigmatism to be detected? Will his vision benefit from the glasses and the patch? Any advice on how to get him used to them? Also, should he wear them all the time?

m wondering how bad will my vision get and are there any options for me to get the surgery done without insurance...like payment plans or something?

If both of your eyes need implants, you will probably want both set at the same focal point for stereo vision for your photography, probably at plano. Implanting Crystalens is trickier than the other IOL's, so you need a Dr. that has had a lot of success implanting it.

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My daughter failed a vision screening and then saw an optometrist that our pediatrician referred us. I doubted the optometrist's medical opinion for several reasons, one being that although she does see a lot of pediatric patients, she doesn't see many preschool aged patients. My vision insurance does not cover ophthamologists. My medical insurance does but only for strabismus, amblyopia, or eye injury.

I has never seen any symptoms of her struggling for a clear vision. In this situation, should my daughter use eyeglasses, if advised by the doctor. What should I do if the doctor prescribes the use of eyeglasses? Should I follow the doctor's advice or try other means? One of my friends suggested to me that I have to check the eyes of my daughter regularly from time to time, feed her with all the required vitamins and ask her to do some eye excercises and yoga.

When we thought he was off our insurance (turned out to be a paperwork snafu), we searched for other pediatric/adolescent psychiatrists, particularly ones that mentioned OCD and anxiety -- while there were several on the insurance and in the area, many were not accepting new patients. So, the answer is a qualified yes - it might be difficult, and certainly involve a long waiting period.

Depending on the 4 grandparents, if some of them had excellent vision, then the children would have some chance of not getting myopia. There is nothing you can do about it. You and your wife made all these years OK so why are you so worried about your children. They will do just fine and technology is improving every year. If they are myopic they can wear glasses or contacts or possibly even have laser correction when they get around age 20.

75 in each eye over the year before) How much worse is she likely to get before her vision stabilizes?? Is her vision likely to keep her from driving when she comes of age??

I am sure as the sun rises in the east and settles in the west that at least one of you have dealt with your insurance companies giving an authorization for a MRI with and without contrast. Im in a rush for time because it is now Monday and still no authorization from insurance company for my Thursday appt. of MRI. I have an appointment on Feb 13th for brain MRI with and without contrast. The secretary just called me to tell me that my insurance feels I do not need the contrast.

t actually had a full physical since I was in the military which was when I was 19 or 12 years ago. I had a screening while pregnant for HIV and anything else they test you for, for life insurance and everything was fine at that time. I am freaking out much less since Friday...had a little time to read and digest the information, which is good. Friday I was feeling a little overwhelmed.

I'd go see a doctor bud. I wish I could offer more.

They do have a website with information for adult children that clears stuff up pretty well. It's nice change to be able to stay on your parents insurance even if you are married and pregnant if you're still young. I'm sorry the same opportunity wasn't available for you.

My retina specialist recently submitted my medical records and I am pleased to report that my insurance has reviewed my records and will be paying most of the cost for the treatment. Thanks for your response and I encourage others to have their physicians appeal the payment for this treatment.

Though he never complained anything but I took him for checkup.He was detected vision problem and is asked to wear glasses constantly.He is 4.5yrs old. The prescription says: Right Eye: SPH:+1.50 CYL: -3.50 AXIS: 180 Left Eye: SPH:+1.00 CYL:-2.50 AXIS: 180 I guess these numbers are really high. Please let me know if he wears glasses constantly, can he get rid of them over a period of time.Does the number have tendancy to increase as he grows up.

Many studies have shown that vision therapy doesn't work for myopia reduction. It would be a total waste of your money and your child's time.

Prices range from around $340(for hospital only plan)-$1995(for a more comprehensive HMO) per month for a couple. Couple of ways you can get better rates; 1) If one of you is Sole Proprietor business owner, 2) If you apply & enroll separately. I recommend you to consult a licensed agent that represents companies like GHI or Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. You can either find a local licensed agent or find a “licensed” online agency (like the one I work for; www.eHealthInsurance.com ).

s 20/50 due to cataracts and he has glare/driving problems that would meet the definition for needing cataract surgery any where in the USA (all private insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tri-Care). So if you live in the USA ask your family MD to refer you at a cataract surgeon or go to www.geteyesmart.org and find one near you.

You will have to weigh the risks against how good your vision is with glasses or contacts. It is not possible to figure the odds of your children having high myopia. those odds will not be changed by having ICL. The genetics of myopia are poorly understood.

Since the amount of farsightedness is unequal its not possible to have clear vision in both eyes at the same time without glasses. Some children that have these numbers develop reduced vision (amblyopia) in the more farsighted eye. So a key piece of information is missing and that is what is the vision in each eye? It is also very important to know that near work especially is more difficult because she has to do the regular amount of work plus the extra work of correcting hyperopia.

I believe that this is what prompted my opthalmologist to focus on other causes for my vision problems and discuss them with me during my last visit. My question has to do with laser treatment as a preventative measure. Would you recommend that this be done or wait to see if an acute attack presents itself? My instinct is to pursue prevention rather than wait for an attack that could leave me blind if I am not able to get prompt medical care.

Floaters in children are not rare, especially if myopic. Perhaps 10% of children might be able to see floaters. Often floaters in a child are not the same as an adult and can represent debris left from embryonic blood vessels that once bridged the vitreous space. If she has flashes of light, any loss of field of vision, severe trauma to eye or sees showers of floaters (like soot in eye) she should go in for an exam.

The other an optometrist suggested vision theraphy, exercise, right eye patching for every 4 hours every day and proper nutrition. My question is whom do I follow. If you have another suggestions please do help me. Thanks a lot!

Monofocal IOLs can be set for "blended vision," leaving one eye a little nearsighted. With this type of correction, you would not need glasses for distance or intermediate vision tasks (e.g., computer). You'd probably only need readers for seeing small print. Seeing the dashboard gauges wouldn't be a problem at all. Of the three "premium" lenses, my first choice would definitely be the Crystalens HD.

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