Strabismus
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Toddler Crossing Eyes
Asked by A.L. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2010
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Our two year old little girl has been crossing her eyes off and on for about 5 months for seemingly no reason. We have been to the eye doc, had eyes dilated, etc... ...
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- Did you go to a ped eye dr or just a regular one?? Please go to a ped Dr if you haven't already for starters. My son has gone to one since he was 2yrs old (now almos...
- I used to work for Dallas' services for Visually Impaired Children. This is probably not serious, but definitely get it checked out. Was your eye doctor an optometri...
- Wow! I'm just going through this same thing with my 18 month-old son! Yesterday was my son's MRI! First, I agree with Victoria about seeing a pediatric ophthalmol...
Vision/Lasik Surgery
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on September 9, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
Does anyone know where you can get Lasik surgery covered by Medicaid. I just got Medicaid and really would like to get this done. I have already seen t...
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- I dont think you can, because it is still considered an elective procedure and no insurance covers those. Ask your doctor, he might be able to give you more info
- The only way you're going to get it covered by any insurance at all is if you're legally blind and the surgery can correct that. Legally blind means that your vision c...
- Medicaid will not cover this elective procedure...they won't even cover contacts unless they are medically necessary. Obviously people need to be able see to see and ...
Children's Optometrist
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on September 25, 2007
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Recently I took my 10 year old in to have a physical and failed the eye exam they told me he has 20/40 vision he also failed the exam they give at school. If anyone k...
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- M., My daughters' eye started crossing about six months ago. Her pediatrician told me to take her to an Opthamologist/Optimitrist. I took her a couple before I foun...
- My son also saw Dr. Rao for a potentially blocked tear duct. I really liked this Doctor, he was very good and knowledgable! I've also heard that Dr. Baker is extremel...
- M., I recently took three of mine to Henry Ford Optimeyes (sp?) in West Bloomfield, Maple and Farmginton, they are awesome, especially liked Dr Wee and their hours ar...
Discipline
Asked by C.B. from Albuquerque
on September 6, 2006
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I have 3 year old who will not sit away from the television. I turn off the tv, I put him on time out, I have even tried to sit with him, but if the TV is on, and som...
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- Unplug the TV. Sit him in his room Don't let him win the battle... It is very important that he knows what mom says goes and that he will not win Don't give in to his ...
- I would have his eyes checked immediately. Cut down on the availability of TV watching opportunities. Put a line down on the floor and tell him he can't cross it or ...
- You might buy (garage sales or thrift stores might have this) a special chair (like Elmo, Bob the Builder, etc) to sit in for TV watching. Even a beanbag chair might ...
What Would You Do??
Asked by K.H. from Wausau
on January 21, 2012
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When my 6 year old daughter was 8 months old she bagan to walk and I noticed her feet seemed turned in so I took her to her Dr. and she said it was how babies keep the...
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- We kind of had the same thing, my sons left foot turns in just a little and the ped said back in the "old days" they might have put him in braces, but now, they work o...
- Young children's feet usually turn out until about two, and then turn in...I'd be a little upset at your doctor, as well. However...if your child has "severe" hip d...
- My daughter was also pigeon toed and they said they wait until 7-8 years old to decide if they need surgery. And that did come from a specialist at the San Diego Chil...
Unaccompanied Minor
Asked by D.K. from Washington DC
on March 8, 2009
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Hi Mamas. I would like to ask your opinion on an issue I'm having with my ex. My son is almost 7 years old now and my ex is insisting that he fly unaccompanied across ...
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- I don't think it's a good idea to let a 7 year old fly alone either, for the exact same reasons you have given. He's only a child and no flight attendant will give him...
- NEVER!! I was on a flight where they got the names on the sheet wrong for the minor and asked me to wait, so I did, not realizing why. By the time I was like I'm not...
- My husband remembers flying by himself between his parents' homes when he was around 4 or 5 and he said it was no big deal and he wasn't traumatized by it or anything....
What's Wrong with My Bladder?!
Asked by G.B. from Baton Rouge
on June 4, 2008
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Hey all moms out there, I have a question and wasn't sure if anyone else experienced this or has any suggestions - since the birth of my 3rd child 14 months ago I've h...
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- I have five children, and experience this problem. I think that its common after having more than two -- but I'm interested in reading others responses...
- Hi G. Aren't the women on this site great. I have the same problem. It didn't start right after my third was born but it was shortly after. It has really affected me ...
- Hate to say this but it sounds like you need to have your bladder tied up. There is a pessary device that works like a diaphram if you don't want to opt for surgery. I...
Teen Not Wanting to Be with Family
Asked by D.C. from Scranton
on October 19, 2008
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My oldest daughter turned thirteen in June. Recently she does not want to spend time with her family. She doesn't want to go out with us for dinner or to other family...
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- Dear D., My advice is going to be contrary to what a lot of other moms have posted, but I've been through some Horrible stuff with my step-son & I pray that you won...
- D....I sooo feel for you! I have a 13 y/o and she is "busy" all the time, too. There have been so many helpful responses already, so I'm sure you have a good plan in...
- I have one of then except she is 15 and i think all teens go through it i remember when i did it. We make her go with us because some day she will realize that it was...
How Do I Get My 3 Yr Old to Wear Her Glasses?
Asked by B.S. from New York
on March 19, 2008
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My 3 yr old was prescribed glasses by a pediatric opthamologist. She is farsighted only in one eye, about 20/40, the other eye is 20/20. At first she liked the idea,...
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- Hi B. When my son was about that age he also needed glasses and like you we took him we let him pick out his own frames, and then that was it once we got home with th...
- My daughter has been wearing glasses for almost 2 years now. She is nearsighted so she only had to wear them while reading. He told me that it would be easier if I k...
- My youngest daughter (now 20) wore glasses since she was 2 years old and we never had a problem perhaps because just about everyone in family wore glasses. So maybe y...
Does Your Child Have Congenital Ptosis
Asked by M.P. from Washington DC
on February 6, 2007
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My 1 (13mnths) year old princess has been diagnosed with Congenital Ptosis. I am told that this is because the Levator muscle in her eye lid never developed. Causing ...
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- My son had ptosis in both eyes also. The doctor was very concerned about his head posturing and so he had surgery to correct it in April 2006 just before his second b...
- I think you should get a second opinion just for peace of mind. Then you need to write down all of your questions that you have including whwat you just posted. As a...
- I have not experienced this myself, but have worked with children with rare disorders in the past. You may check with the doctor's staff to see if there is a parent he...
