It is incredibly difficult to keep glasses on a 4 month old.
It is a ZILLION times harder to put contacts in their eyes. Wow! When we first found out about the cataracts, Jack was only 10 weeks old. He didn't have head control and was pretty laid back. In the 6 weeks since, he's gained muscle, weight, head control, and the ability to squirm out of any situation.
We went to get his contacts put in today. They are a better option - he can lay awake at night with them and they are a stronger prescription. It took me, a nurse, the doctor and a bottle. He screamed down the house. The left one went in with no problem but the right one went in and went missing. We looked all over the floor before the doctor decided it must be lost in his eye. After some numbing drops, a speculum to hold his eye open (gag) and a Qtip, she was able to slide it into place.
After all this commotion, I started to doubt our ability to do it on our own and asked her where she lived and if there were houses for sale in her neighborhood. I think she thought I was kidding. Of course, she and her husband are both extremely successful doctors, so she probably had a good chuckle when I left that I ever thought I could live in her neighborhood!
Anyways, all is well. The contacts are in and we have our little boy back. What a difference it makes to be able to sit and play with him and not wasting time moving the silly glasses. We are very nervous to try it on our own this weekend, but will definitely post with the story of that endeavor!
hi..i would like to ask you more about the differences about wearing and not wearing contacts. My gal has her surgery for both eyes a day apart at 4 and half month. i did not start her on contacts cause i wasnt confident of being able to do so. she has been wearing her spectacles from then to now at 14months. She seems to be seeing fine. her first pair was at +20.00 and 2nd pair at +22.00. appreciate your comments
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