Any opthalmologists or opticians about?
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I am hoping you can give me a little peace of mind. My daughter has been referred to an opthalmologist (upgraded to urgent appointment as of this am) and is due to see the opticians next week. I am just looking for someone to let me know what the problem could be.
History: She is 7yrs old and has never had any visual problems, and appears to have excellent vision. Last week we noticed her left eye occasionally difting into the centre, making her appear crossed eyed that side. This was only noticable when she was doing close up work. More recently she has been complaining of that eye feeling uncomfortable and sometimes her vision going 'fuzzy' (her words!). Also on Tues and yesterday she had accidents when she was at the after school club resulting in bangs to her head - this could well be coincidental, but the timings concern me.
We saw the GP on Mon, when he referred her. He said to let them know if she got worse/had other problems, hence I rang this am, and the made the referral urgent.
Any ideas on what has caused her problems - could it be a simple a sudden poor eyesight needing glasses?
History: She is 7yrs old and has never had any visual problems, and appears to have excellent vision. Last week we noticed her left eye occasionally difting into the centre, making her appear crossed eyed that side. This was only noticable when she was doing close up work. More recently she has been complaining of that eye feeling uncomfortable and sometimes her vision going 'fuzzy' (her words!). Also on Tues and yesterday she had accidents when she was at the after school club resulting in bangs to her head - this could well be coincidental, but the timings concern me.
We saw the GP on Mon, when he referred her. He said to let them know if she got worse/had other problems, hence I rang this am, and the made the referral urgent.
Any ideas on what has caused her problems - could it be a simple a sudden poor eyesight needing glasses?
drfrank said:
Sounds like strabismus (squint).
I'm a plastic surgeon, not an ophthalmic surgeon but that is what it sounds like to me.
I think 968 is an ophthalmic surgeon, I'm sure he will be able to help.
Thanks - sounds right, but I thought she was a bit to old for onset. My friends daughter was diagnosed with this before she was 1yr old.I'm a plastic surgeon, not an ophthalmic surgeon but that is what it sounds like to me.
I think 968 is an ophthalmic surgeon, I'm sure he will be able to help.
I hope she isn't too old for corrective treatment if it is affecting her vision.
Hi
Am out and about so will be a brief reply, sorry!
It does sound like a squint. The main thing to consider is the origin of the squint, ie is it secondary to anything more serious or is it simply a hidden squint that has become manifest for one reason or another. If she's had good vision until now (presumably checked at school screening) then it shouldn't affect her long term vision. If not, she is at the upper end of age groups that might get visual benefit with intervention.
Nonetheless the first and most important thing is to get looked at, then consider causes
Am out and about so will be a brief reply, sorry!
It does sound like a squint. The main thing to consider is the origin of the squint, ie is it secondary to anything more serious or is it simply a hidden squint that has become manifest for one reason or another. If she's had good vision until now (presumably checked at school screening) then it shouldn't affect her long term vision. If not, she is at the upper end of age groups that might get visual benefit with intervention.
Nonetheless the first and most important thing is to get looked at, then consider causes
968 said:
Hi
Am out and about so will be a brief reply, sorry!
It does sound like a squint. The main thing to consider is the origin of the squint, ie is it secondary to anything more serious or is it simply a hidden squint that has become manifest for one reason or another. If she's had good vision until now (presumably checked at school screening) then it shouldn't affect her long term vision. If not, she is at the upper end of age groups that might get visual benefit with intervention.
Nonetheless the first and most important thing is to get looked at, then consider causes
Thank you very much for your reply. Her vision thankfully has always been very good - it was last checked at hospital about 2 yrs ago when she was seen for another unrelated reason, and they commented how good it was and how well she could read (surprising since I have dreadful eyesight). Was of my primary concerns was would it affect her long term vision, so I am glad to hear that she shouldn't be to old for treatment. My other main concern was whether it's onset was secondary something else. Just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope its nothing and wait for the appointments.Am out and about so will be a brief reply, sorry!
It does sound like a squint. The main thing to consider is the origin of the squint, ie is it secondary to anything more serious or is it simply a hidden squint that has become manifest for one reason or another. If she's had good vision until now (presumably checked at school screening) then it shouldn't affect her long term vision. If not, she is at the upper end of age groups that might get visual benefit with intervention.
Nonetheless the first and most important thing is to get looked at, then consider causes
Thanks again to both of you for taking time to reply.
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