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Vision Screening: What Age?
The last optometrist I went to for her said that his office has started ... If you are in the Albuquerque area, there is a pediatric optometrist in Abq, ...
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- Start with your pediatrician and go from their. I'm sure there has to be a way to evaluate his vision.
- Wow, you are a busy mommy! Its funny I just got off the phone with my sister and found out my BIL passed his LSAT and is applying to Law School. With both my girls the...
- My child started wearing his glasses at 10 months old. It is amazing what they can do these days!! S. Doula, CCBE
Contacts
An optometrist is as equally qualified as an ophthalmologist to treat amblyopia. But, you want to make sure whoever you use specializes in pediatrics, ...
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- Hi A., I can't imagine trying to get contacts in my son! I think that you should decide what will work best for you. I think other posts raise good points to th...
- A., I hope this can help. A friend of mine with bad eyesight used this exercise and over a few years she regained her sight and doesn't use glasses anymore. Its an e...
- Hi A.. Can I ask where did you take your to? I can only recomment Dr. Cardone in Weston, FL. He actually saw my daughter when she was born in November. He diagnosed he...
Eye Problem
An Optometrist or Ophthalmologist can help you to determine what to do ... There are also many Pediatric Optometrists and Ophthalmologists in the Bay Area. ...
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- My husband had lazy eye when he was a child (there's a medical term for it). It is very important to determine if this is the problem. If so it needs to be corrected...
- Hi L., I would absolutely take her to see a ophthamologist. Make sure they work with children. Some offices don't want to and will tell you that the child needs to kn...
- Yes, have it looked at! It may get worse if you wait. Some eye problems can be corrected while kids are young and still growing.
Wondering If My Daughter Is Dyslexic?
Apparently Dr Gary Polan is one of about only 3 optometrists in California who does this ..... There is a fild in Optometry called Behavioral Optometry. ...
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- Hi DC: I can understand your concern,and i'm sure you'll get some excellent responses from A few teachers,or professionals on the subject of Dyslexia. From your descr...
- Based on what you are describing, there could be several different factors that may be contributing to your daughter's difficulty. Dyslexia is a condition that is spe...
- I recommend a pyschoeducational evaluation, as well as learning as much as you can about brain injuries. We learned a lot at the Amen clinic (you can find them online)...
Exotropia-16 Month Old Diagnosis-anyone Familiar?
There is an optometrist in Allen that is all-natural and does "vision ... He's different than 99% of optometrists, so his opinion is well worth it! ...
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- Wow surgery?! I was able to fix mine with patching. Only when I am tired does my eye wander. I had a patch on my good eye so that I would strengthen the weaker one. ...
- Before I allowed surgery, I would consult a vision therapy specialist. Don't know where you live, but there is one in Plano. Dr. Charles Shidofsky. He's on Parker Road.
- I had a friend in town, who has since moved. But her son had this and did the surgery and then a follow-up surgery. He is now absolutely perfect. His dad had the pr...
Are Contacts Really Expensive?
I go to my regular optometrist, but then take my perscription to Sam's. ... I have never tried this, but they also have optometrists that will do free eye ...
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- I have been wearing contacts for about 18 years, I converted my husband to them too. I love them, glasses always gave me headaches! For me, it's worth the extra expens...
- I just got contacts less than a month ago, and I love them! I never got them before because I couldn't imagine trying to put them in and out, but it is really easy, j...
- I love the type of contacts that I have! They are called Night & Day Breathable Soft Contact Lenses. I don't have your type of insurance so I can't tell you how much t...
Seeking Inexpensive, Quality Vision Care
Dr. Frank Bazan, O.D. is the optometrist's name and he is awesome! ... Most optometrists will do the job, but the actual glasses are the difference. ...
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- Not to preach, but "you get what you pay for" especially in the glasses area. I tried Sam's for my glasses and after 3 tries, they still weren't right. This is not t...
- I'm not sure where you are, but I took my 8 yr old to Sam's in Plano off of Spring Creek. Dr. Frank Bazan, O.D. is the optometrist's name and he is awesome! I paid $...
- Bless your heart, 10 yr old triplets!!! I have 3 boys,6,7,and 9.5. I've gotten glasses @ Sam's & Target....never a problem. Doctor's exam pretty much the same across t...
Vision Therapy & Progressive Lenses - Is This Really Needed?
I used to work in Optical and have talked with many Optometrists and Opthamologists over the years regarding visual therapy. In some instances visual ...
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- Sorry for the late response.... I don't know what area you are in, but I have been an optician in the Corpus Christi area for several years. Progressive lenses also ca...
- Try an opthamologist! they deal with the health and condition os the eye:)
- If you are in The Woodlands area--check out Dr. Li, he is adjacent to the Sam's Club in the Portofino center. I know at first I was like no way am I going to an eye d...
1 Month Old Not Making Good Eye Contact
FREE vision exam (regardless of income) by select optometrists for infants; and you can also vent your concerns to a professional. Helpful? ...
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- Dear J., Well, as always, check with your Dr.if you are concerned. But really, he's probably just fine. I spent the first 6-8 weeks after my son was born, convinced...
- Start with pediatrician, then eye specialist. It could be muscular -- weak eyes -- which there are treatments for, but if it is something like Autism, the sooner you g...
- This is more for when your baby's a bit older (~6-12 mos), but I thought you might want to know about this service. http://www.infantsee.org/ (on this website ther...
Experience with Laser Eye Surgery
I would suggest going to 3 different Optometrists and getting evalutated. First see if you are a good candidate for the surgery and get several opinions. ...
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- It was the best thing I ever did for myself. My quality of life definitely improved dramatically. I can see better than I ever did with contacts or glasses and you w...
- My friend had it done and is so happy she did. I remember that i guess some times your eyes can be a little sensitive after words but other than that she had no proble...
- Oh K., I had it done 8 years ago and had to do it 3 times! I was literally legally blind. My negative was -11.75 in one eye and -12.75 in the other. (most peoples av...
