Hi there, I've been a member for a little and haven't posted before but I'm reaching out today for abit of support/ hand holding.
My DD is nearly 3 and myself and DP have noticed recently that she has a lazy eye, we booked her an appointment and she was referred to the optometrist after seeing a normal opticians. Went to appointment today and they were able to determine she has limited to nearly no vision in her left eye, it's extremely poor. Because of me saying we had only noticed the squint 6-8 weeks ago she was very concerned, we are going away at the end of the week and when she suggested an appointment and I mentioned us going away she said no this needs to be done urgently. We were able to get an appointment for Thursday morning, where they will do a health test on the eye, she also asked if I had noticed any glares on photos or anything which I haven't. Anyway I'm not a mess thinking she must have some sort of tumour impacting her vision. I've looked back at pictures and I'm able to see her eyes squinted slightly over a year ago so it isn't as sudden as it seems, she is also developing at a very good rate, hitting milestones, has no issues with drawing or catching a ball etc. She has been clumsy but that's not sudden that's how she's been since she can walk. I just I'm not even sure what I'm posting for I guess some reassurance and hand holding. I feel awful that she could have had really bad vision for as long as she's been born and I've only just picked it up. I just need some support and positivity !!