seejanefall 0 #51 August 2, 2006 I have a question for you: Is strabismus something that can be passed down generation to generation? _____________ PMS #394 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #52 August 3, 2006 Yes, strabismus does tend to run in families. The biggest problem with strabismus is amblyopia. When one eye turns, the brain can either see double or ignore the eye. Seeing double is a bitch, so the brain ignores the eye. When this happens in early life, the brain doesn't learn how to see with the eye it's ignoring. That's called amblyopia. Amblyopia is completely preventable if caught and treated young... it's why some of you guys had to patch... the fixating eye is patched which forces the brain to stop ignoring the eye that turned and learn how to see with it. More recent studies have found that using atropine eye drops instead of the patch is just as effective in many cases (depends on the child and situation, of course). It's a pet peeve of mine.... kids that don't get eye exams young enough. I always recommend between 9-12 months for the first exam. It pisses me off to see kids who finally fail a school vision screening when their 10 or 12 or whatever due to amblyopia, and by then it's very difficult to treat. Amblyopia is completely preventable if treated young. There's a program called InfantSee, free eye exams for kids 12 months an under. We are talking full exams here... refraction, dilation, eye health, eye turns, side vision, etc... not just the superficial screenings that pediatricians do that miss things like amblyopia. I can get the same information from an infant I can get from an adult, just using different tools. Besides, infants are fun to examine Check out www.infantsee.org for more information. Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #53 August 3, 2006 So you drive half blind with no seatbelt? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBroJosh 0 #54 August 3, 2006 man Jen, thats cool as shit. The info I mean, not the problem...lol I will get my kids in there right away, my sister actually had that, or something like that, when we were kids and we got it treated by the time she was about 4-5. I have a pair of Irish twins here... one girl, one boy. How much would an exam be if the child is over 12 mos? Would it still give you the same results at that age to diagnose it? edited to make sense, lolJosh K. "Rice is great when you're hungry and want 2000 of something" Mitch Hedberg '68 - '05 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #55 August 3, 2006 This thread was facinating...Weegegirl, great idea for a thread. I actually learned something unrelated to sex, booze, or turds! Couldn't sleep tonight, so I logged in and learned a lot. I had no idea kids needed to get to the doctor by age 9 - 12 months., and how important it is. And thanks also to Peregrinerose for her expertise, great info."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #56 August 3, 2006 QuoteSo you drive half blind with no seatbelt? I have been wearing my seat belt diligently since that thread.Of course...there's still the half-blind part.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #57 August 3, 2006 Thanks, and I totally agree. There is so much good information on here. It's really interesting as I grew up with this problem and have dealt with it my whole life. However, the full comprehension was not quite there as my parents were always the ones trying to understand - I was just being pissed off about my coke-bottle glasses. Thanks to everyone who has contributed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #58 August 3, 2006 QuoteHow much would an exam be if the child is over 12 mos? Would it still give you the same results at that age to diagnose it? Every doc is different... plus factor in any insurance coverage they may have when it comes to cost. Call your eye doc, see if they do pediatric exams, if not ask for a referral to a doc that does. If cost is a factor, let the doc you are scheduling with know.... Lions clubs, for example, will help pay for eyeglasses and exams for those who can't afford it. School districts often have programs for this too. I've never turned a patient away based on ability to pay, even if it means I'm the one buying the glasses. I can still get the same information from a 4-5 year old as an infant, just have to be a little bit more creative during the exam to keep them entertained Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #59 August 3, 2006 I'm the same I do not see in stereoscopic vision, only one eye focuses at a time, So I also can not see anthing in those STUPID magic eye things, and three D movies are just annoying . But my depth perception is not too bad, as I've had 43 yar to compensate, Although I would hate to think what would happen should I lose my Specs in Freefall and have to land my canopy. As a result of a couple of late than last light canopy rides I now wear Photochromatic lenses so I'm not trying to land after sunset with Sunglasses on You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #60 August 3, 2006 QuoteWhen I close my right eye, nothing really changes. When I close my left eye, everything moves. If I really want to see detail in something, I close my right eye because the assistance it does provide is sometimes a distraction. Yep, that is it. Your brain is for the most part ignoring the signal from the bad eye when both eyes are open." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #61 August 3, 2006 QuoteMost people do. I however just found out that I am incapable of seeing in 3D, amongst many other eye issues I have dealt with in my lifetime. I told the eye doctor that I thougt I had issues with depth perception, as I have noticed on many of my landings, especially sunset loads. She tested me and sure enough the only depth perception I have is what I put together from 2D. It was pretty interesting to hear about. But completely irreversible. Does anyone else have this issue? How are your swoops? I hope you don't swoop or hum it ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBroJosh 0 #62 August 3, 2006 QuoteThis thread was facinating...Weegegirl, great idea for a thread. I actually learned something unrelated to sex, booze, or turds! Amen bro...Josh K. "Rice is great when you're hungry and want 2000 of something" Mitch Hedberg '68 - '05 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
