OHbaby! Forums : Corrective eye surgery https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:05:02 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:14:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32084 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Thanks everyone, especially nzpiper....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=964681&title=corrective-eye-surgery#964681 Author: rachndean
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Posted: 11 March 2010 at 10:14am

Thanks everyone, especially nzpiper. You have certainly put my mind at ease!
We have our follow up appt on 27 April, and have started making a list of all the questions we would like to ask the specialist. We got pushed through a 2 min appt last time, wont be happening again this time! Will keep you posted.

Rach]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:14:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=964681&title=corrective-eye-surgery#964681 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Shadowfeet. He is EXCELLENT as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=962446&title=corrective-eye-surgery#962446 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 09 March 2010 at 1:42pm

Shadowfeet.

He is EXCELLENT as a surgeon. I used to work for an eye surgeon and he spoke very highly of him. He is one of the few that are interested in paedeatrics. I found his manner when I worked with him a bit arrogant (but I may have been precious that day)...but his work is good.



Edited by nzpiper]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:42:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=962446&title=corrective-eye-surgery#962446 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : my niece and nephew have both...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=960977&title=corrective-eye-surgery#960977 Author: LILLIS
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Posted: 08 March 2010 at 10:49am

my niece and nephew have both had this done, as their eyes turned in.
My nephews was quite severe and he had it done twice, in saying that my niece was less severe and has also had it twice.

They both recovered extremely well and are doing a whole lot better.

It is scary to hear what they do - especially on your child - but they are very good at these things with all the technology etc....

If you like I can ask my sister for more information? My niece had her's done at Greenlane Hospital. ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:49:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=960977&title=corrective-eye-surgery#960977 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : I&#039;m on the waiting list to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=960770&title=corrective-eye-surgery#960770 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 32084
Posted: 07 March 2010 at 10:49pm

I'm on the waiting list to get this surgery before May. If you can get it fixed before she gets older it's so much easier. Lazy eyes mean zero depth perception and obvious aesthetic issues. I'm glad you've noticed it and done something about it.

Nzpiper, my surgeon is Dr Bedggood and will be at southland hospital, is he good?

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=960770&title=corrective-eye-surgery#960770 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Why oh why do they tell people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=960022&title=corrective-eye-surgery#960022 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 06 March 2010 at 9:06pm

Why oh why do they tell people they "take the eye out"....its not quite like that at all....the eye is attached...it cant come out.

They just snip the one or more of the muscles that attach to the outisde of the eye and reposition it. The muscles are attached to the whites of the eye and are hidden under a few layers of tissue...but still pretty much on the outside so they dont cut into the eye AT ALL

It IS "routine" surgery for the surgeons even though its HUGE for you and your family

I had a look on you tube and there is a good clip but watching eye surgery always looks more brutal than it is LOL.....but there was no blood!!! So that might reassure you (although sometimes you get blood if one of the little capillaries bursts or gets cut (totally totally minor....like a wee scratch anywhere else)

I hope that helps.   I havent explained it well but I was just wanting to reassure you that you would be in the hands of an expert. Who is your surgeon?]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:06:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=960022&title=corrective-eye-surgery#960022 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Yes I have had it done. Well back...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959742&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959742 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 06 March 2010 at 3:48pm

Yes I have had it done. Well back in 1986 I had it done.

For the equipment and technology they had back then they did a good job. I had some issues with it afterwards that could havebeen just thetime I had itdone that I still live with. If you want to know about them PM me and I will let you know.

]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:48:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959742&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959742 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Sounds pretty freaky.A childhood...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959694&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959694 Author: RinTinTin
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Posted: 06 March 2010 at 2:08pm

Sounds pretty freaky.
A childhood friend of mine is having this surgery done on her daughter but I think she's having both eyes done cause they go all directions.

They don't seem too worried about it. She's having it done late this month or early next month.

If I remember I'll PM you the results.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:08:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959694&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959694 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Hi, my sister has had 3 or 4 operations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959474&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959474 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 32084
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 8:49am

Hi, my sister has had 3 or 4 operations on her eye, she had a squint from birth like your DS. Her first was at about 18 months and was successful at that point. She had patches and glasses to help to start with but no longer needs them.

My only advice is to get all the info you can from the specialist. ]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:49:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959474&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959474 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Hugs....I&#039;m with you, that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959325&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959325 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 05 March 2010 at 9:52pm

Hugs....I'm with you, that sounds freaky! I'm sure it's all pretty straight forward for the specialist though.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:52:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=959325&title=corrective-eye-surgery#959325 <![CDATA[Corrective eye surgery : Hi ladies, Our 18 month old has...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=958753&title=corrective-eye-surgery#958753 Author: rachndean
Subject: 32084
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 1:25pm

Hi ladies,
Our 18 month old has had a slightly lazy eye and a squint since birth. He has seen a specialist, and we patch his strong eye for 2 hours every day. The specialist said we would have to take him back, and they will assess him for corrective surgery. His vision is perfect, he doesnt need glasses. The specialist said it is a simple procedure, the remove the eye, and reattach the ligaments correctly. Doesnt sound so simple to me!!!
Has anyone been through this, or know someone who has? Or have any insight on it?? Its got me slightly freaked out!!!
TIA ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:25:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32084&PID=958753&title=corrective-eye-surgery#958753