The doctor dimmed the lights and shined a light into her eyes so he could see how her eyes were working. He then held up what looked like a ruler that had lenses of different strengths and looked through the lenses into her eyes. Elizabeth had to be pinned in Mommy's lap the entire time. It wasn't very fun. So, after the doctor we went to Daddy's favorite sandwich shop and she got her own kids meal. 
This morning, I took Elizabeth in to get her glasses made and fitted. We had to buy the smallest pair they made. They wrap around her ears so she can't get them off too easily. This was the first time we put her new glasses with the prescription on her.
When Elizabeth walked through the door at home it was like a whole new world. She has never been interested in reading or watching TV. Both Mommy and Daddy read a book with her tonight before bed. She pointed to things on the pages and studied the pictures. I know this is the first time she has been able to see the images on the page. 
Words cannot express how grateful I am that she can see. She was having to use her other senses like touch and hearing to compensate for her eyes. Now that she can see, she is much more content and happy. The doctor told us that children's brain/eye development happens between birth and age 8. If the problem is not fixed by age 8, they could potentially go blind. Elizabeth will always need glasses, unless we do some corrective surgery after age 14. We are so blessed to be able to get her what she needs to see so she can continue discovering and conquering the world.
2 comments:
She looks cute with her "New Eyes"! What sweet pictures!
It look like Elizabeth is now sporting the "academic" look. We hope her eyes can work together and she can enjoy reading and learning.
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