An Update on Emma's eyes
Emma was back at CHEO this week for a regular follow-up visit with her ophthalmologist. While Emma had Stage 1-2 Retinopathy of Prematurity while she was in the NICU, the ophthalmologist declared that Emma's eyes were "beautiful" with no obvious damage as a result of the ROP. Although she is slightly far-sighted, a normal occurrence for a toddler her age, her vision is fine! The doctors continue to feel that that Emma will likely need corrective lenses at some point, but for now she is seeing well and doesn't yet need glasses.
As she is at increased risk of developing other vision problems as a result of her prematurity (such as eye misalignment, amblyopia/ lazy eye, and retinal tears/detachment), Emma will have to be followed closely, but we don't have to go back for another year or so.
In other, somewhat less exciting, news Big Sister and I made playdough this week. Emma was very interested in what we were doing, so we decided that she should join in the fun too:
She especially liked the playdough while it was still slightly warm:
For some reason, known only to her, Emma really enjoys squooshing things in her hair.... Strawberries, peas, yogurt, cheese... you name it, Emma will squish it....
The play dough was no exception:
Big excitement coming this week: we're going to see Hi-5 at the N.A.C.....
Sshhh, it's a secret though - Big Sister is going to be soooo excited when she finds out :)
As she is at increased risk of developing other vision problems as a result of her prematurity (such as eye misalignment, amblyopia/ lazy eye, and retinal tears/detachment), Emma will have to be followed closely, but we don't have to go back for another year or so.
In other, somewhat less exciting, news Big Sister and I made playdough this week. Emma was very interested in what we were doing, so we decided that she should join in the fun too:
She especially liked the playdough while it was still slightly warm:
For some reason, known only to her, Emma really enjoys squooshing things in her hair.... Strawberries, peas, yogurt, cheese... you name it, Emma will squish it....
The play dough was no exception:
Big excitement coming this week: we're going to see Hi-5 at the N.A.C.....
Sshhh, it's a secret though - Big Sister is going to be soooo excited when she finds out :)
posted by Laurie at 13:21
3 Comments:
That looks like fun! And is BIG SIS going to be thrilled with Hi-5...we're taking my guy to see the REAL ;) Thomas the tank engine in August. but shhhh that's a secret too.
OH and Wonderful NEWS on her eyes!!!!
its been way too long since I've made playdough, so much fun
and congrats on the great eye report
maybe we'll bump into you at Hi5 :)
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