Guess who can see with both eyes again, Teddy!
He hasn’t been able to see from his right eye since June or July because he had a cataract.
Last Monday, he had it fixed. Now he can see clearly.
We went for a pre-op appointment a week before his surgery and that’s when Ted and I found out that everything in his right eye was black, there was no more light going through. We just turned and looked at each other as our hearts sank for him. He never told us, he never complained about any of it.
The next day we went for a tour of the hospital. The nurse started explaining all that was going to happen, and when she asked him if he wanted to smell the flavors of anesthesia, that’s when he got nervous.
They showed us what they call the Game Room. It’s where they prepare you for surgery. There you can watch TV, movies; play games or choose from all the video game consoles. He of course chose Xbox.
He was fine until the nurse started to give him drops, he did yell at her…he hates to have his eyes dilated.
Ted went into the operating room with him until he was under.
When he woke up, the nurse said he was a little feisty, but that it was very common with eye surgery. He told us he needed to go back to sleep because he was tired, we understood.
After an hour, we were able to go home. He came in and planted himself on the couch and watched TV (for the next four days).
I was surprised that he didn’t have to keep it bandaged. We had to give him drops every four hours. As soon as I took of the patch to give him his first drops, he could see. There was a lot of double vision, but he could see.
We let him stay out of school until Friday, that’s when the double vision finally stopped, but I made him wear him patch. He only has to wear it to bed, but I don’t trust him and I don’t want anything to happen to it.
It’s killing him that he can’t have gym or recess yet, but he’d rather be able to see. He can’t wait to find out when he can play hockey again.
What a trooper that kid is. Glad he is able to see, though – what a thing to happen to a kid his age.
Poor Little Man! I always think of cataracts as something older people have. I’m glad his surgery went so well and that he can see!
Poor guy! I’m so glad that he is on the route of healing and will be up and running around soon.
I never thought a kid could get cataracts. So glad your son is able to see again.
I hope he is doing better! I never knew people of any age could get cataracts, this is good to know!
I love reading good news! What a great outcome for your son. I hope his recovery continues to go well.
That is just so crazy! I never realized you could have cataract at such a young age. I always just assumed that was something that happened when you got older. I’m glad to read he is doing well.
Oh how awesome this news is! He is a real trooper for sure, that couldnt have been easy!
Surgery is scary no matter what, but I think even more so when it’s your kiddo. So glad everything went well!
You must be so relieved that his surgery is over. I am happy everything went well and he can see again.
I had no idea cataracts can happen to children! Looks like you have a strong little boy! Glad his recovery went well.
So glad that the surgery seems to be successful!! How scary of a surgery to go through at that age!
I didn’t even know that kids could get cataracts. I think it’s great that he was given a tour of the hospital and everything was explained to him beforehand. What a brave young man! And I’m so glad he can see with that eye again.
Yay! I am so glad the they have amazing surgeries like this that can solve such problems.
He is so brave. I hope he can get back to all of his normal activities soon!
What a brave strong boy! I bet her can play the video games even better now!
What a trooper! Surgery is scary, especially for a young child. I’m sure he’s glad he can see again.
Awww I’m so sorry he had to go through this. My mom had to have the same surgery and she can see again as well.
So glad he’s doing well. Surgery is always stressful but especially for someone so young. Wonderful that his eyesight is ok.
I’m glad he is doing better! He is such a brave, young boy! Surgery is always a stressful experience, especially when it involves little kids!
How sad that your young son had a cataract. I thought only old people suffered from those. He looks like he was so brave, no doubt because his mom and dad were strong and with him during this tough trial. Glad he can see again, that’s what I call a REALLY HAPPY ENDING!
Oh wow, what a brave boy you have! And mom and dad too – you guys are so strong! I’m glad to hear that he’s had some time to recouperate. All the best as he gets back to 100%!
Wow, what a success! I’m glad he’s already made it through the hard part. He’ll be back to normal in no time!
Oh that is amazing – what a fantastic thing for him to be able to see again. x
He is so brave! Glad everything turned out well for him.
Glad that it is going okay after the surgery. I am always having issues with my eyes, and so I worry about any kinds of eye problems.
So glad that he can see now! What an ordeal!
What a brave young man! I am so glad everything was successful and he can see again.
Yay. SO happy that he can see clearly again! But wow, what a tough little guy to have surgery on his eye!
Wishing him a speedy recovery! So great that he has vision in his eye again. I cannot imagine how unbearable that would be!
Poor guy!! Eye surgery is so scary! I’m glad he’s doing well. Hugs for your family.
Poor little guy! Such a trooper! Hope the recovery goes along smoothly 🙂
wow what a pretty dramatic surgery! So happy he is performing so well. Here’s a happy post surgery recovery.
That’s so awesome that he could see so soon after surgery!! I love modern medicine!!
yaaaaayyy!!!! that’s really great. eye surgery can be scary but that’s so great that he handled it well!
I imagine that was a tad scary for everyone. I”m glad he’s doing better and hope he gets bac to hockey soon.
Similar to your situation, my father can’t also see anything using his right eye. He kept on insisting that this is normal with age but I think that it’s still early for him to lose his eyesight. It might be better to consult an ophthalmologist and see if getting surgery would be safe for his age.