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Posted: May 13 2006 at 5:04pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmom
I posted prayer requests last fall when my youngest developed problems with one of her eyes crossing to the center. She ended up getting glasses and it took care of the problem overnight. Then, about 5 months later, the crossing started again, out of the blue. We tried stronger lenses in her glasses, but it did not help.

Now our pediatric opthamologist is recommmending surgery for her. That worries me, but I definitely want to make the best decision for dd. I have a 2nd opinion appointment with another doctor scheduled for this coming Thursday.

Would you all please pray that God gives us clear guidance in how to proceed? And that He brings healing to dd's eyes, whether through surgery or another option? Thanks so much.



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Posted: May 13 2006 at 7:12pm | IP Logged Quote Caroline
Prayers for you and your dd. Is this a type of strabismus? My 2 year old ds has Brown's Syndrome (can't look up and in with his right eye) and I think his opthamologist is going to want to talk surgery at his next appointment.

Please keep us updated.

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Posted: May 13 2006 at 10:13pm | IP Logged Quote Jen L.
Praying for your daughter, you, and your doctors as you go through this process.

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Praying for your daughter and her condition. Will pray for her doctors as well, Irene.
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Prayers for the intercession of St. Lucy.

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Posted: May 14 2006 at 4:37am | IP Logged Quote Dawn
Praying here too!

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Posted: May 14 2006 at 1:15pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs
Dear Irene,

We will pray for your dd!

My dd, Juliana, just got glasses this past Thursday!

St. Lucy, pray for us!

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Posted: May 15 2006 at 11:51am | IP Logged Quote teachingmom
Caroline wrote:
Prayers for you and your dd. Is this a type of strabismus?


Yes, if I remember correctly, it's strabisus caused by far-sightedness. Many children are completely corrected through glasses alone. A fairly large percentage get better naturally as the children grow, and those children even outgrow the need for glasses. Something like ten percent get worse and need surgery. It seems that's dd's situation. But I'll know more after the appointment with the new doctor this week.

Thanks so much for all your prayers.

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Posted: May 15 2006 at 11:33pm | IP Logged Quote Leonie
I will say prayers - one of mine had this surgery and all went well. Just to reassure you.

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Praying here in Texas, Irene...

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Posted: May 16 2006 at 9:54am | IP Logged Quote Angela F
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Praying here for your daughter, her doctors and for God's will to be done!
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Posted: May 17 2006 at 7:28pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc
We're praying, Irene. Please update us when you have a chance.

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Posted: May 18 2006 at 6:28pm | IP Logged Quote Taffy
Sending prayers Irene.

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Posted: May 19 2006 at 12:23am | IP Logged Quote teachingmom
Thanks everyone, for your prayers. My 2nd opinion matched the first one, so dd will definitely be having eye surgery in the next few months.

I really liked the doctor we saw today. She answered my questions very clearly and completely and I have more peace about it all now. She also expressed great confidence in our other doctor, who will perform the surgery.

Now could you all pray that the surgery is successful? In some cases, there is a need for follow-up surgery later, and I'd really like to avoid that. Thanks so much.

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We've been praying for your daughter, Irene, and will continue to pray for a successful surgery. Please let us know when it's scheduled.

And we think you're in good company! We've had 3 opinions for our #3 son, and it looks like surgery will be in his near future too. Still hoping to avoid it with #4.

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We've been praying for your daughter, Irene, and will continue to pray for a successful surgery. Please let us know when it's scheduled.

And we think you're in good company! We've had 3 opinions for our #3 son, and it looks like surgery will be in his near future too. Still hoping to avoid it with #4.


Thanks, Janette. The surgery is scheduled for July 13. Please let us know about your son, and I'll pray for his surgery too.

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Prayers continuing!

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Prayers coming for your daughter's (and Janette's son's) surgery.

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