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My 3 month DS responds to light but not.movements

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Sabawaqas · 18/04/2019 08:27

Hello there mums.i m a mother of 2 boys first one is 4 and a half and the second one is 3 months old. I have noticed him.not tracking any movements be it toys or my fave. He does noit make eye contact either. He does however look at lights n follows them. Its driving me insane the morw i read about it. I am goibg to visit a.doc on saturday. Just want to know if anyone has come accross this with their kids or any other insight on this topic that wud reassure me or otherwise guide me what steps should i take. In his first chek up the day he was born his red reflux or reflex i dont know was marked absent and at the 2 week chek up the doc said thatnits present now nothing to worry about. After that hus eyes have not been checked. Thank u

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Sabawaqas · 20/04/2019 16:21

Jane thank u so much its so reassuring. Can u give me more details. And after the surgery what more treatments are needed. Do they need specs or another lens or what if u can pls let me know. Gud to know bout ur son doing gud. And what about the anesthesia how soon do they come out of it.

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RiversDisguise · 20/04/2019 22:08

Thinking of your bub, sending good vibes your way.

HBStowe · 20/04/2019 22:26

Cousin marriage is legal in the U.K. too, although rare now.

Hope your baby is ok OP - you’re doing the right thing by seeing a doctor.

64sNewName · 20/04/2019 22:29

Just want to send you and your little one good thoughts OP.

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Sabawaqas · 21/04/2019 13:25

Thank u. GOD bless

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Sabawaqas · 21/04/2019 13:28

A big thanx to everyone for being so concerned and supportive..the world is still a very beautiful place if complete strangers can be of so much help emotionaly. I know anyone who has read my post will be praying for by baby. Lots of prayers for everyone and may none of u hav to go thru any troubles in life

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64sNewName · 21/04/2019 14:45
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user1498572889 · 21/04/2019 16:02

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stucknoue · 21/04/2019 16:14

My friend was born with congenital cataracts 70 years ago (before surgery was available) and she's had a very successful career as a teacher. As worrying as surgery is on a small child, be positive, they will be fine

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Sabawaqas · 21/04/2019 18:50

Wow so happy to hear bout ur friend. How did she get treated though. Thank u. Mums n worries go side by side lol he will b better i know. Just waiti g for dxb visa to go n get hom operated any time soon now hopefully.

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MotherOfDragonite · 21/04/2019 22:42

Best of luck, he has the most important thing -- a mum who loves him and is looking out for his best interests.

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Sabawaqas · 23/04/2019 22:11

Hello mums. I hav reached dubai n luckiky got an appointment with a very gud doc in dubai hospital. Had alot of references for the same. He checked DS thoroughly n scheduled the firsr surgery for thrusday 25th april. He too said that DS has congenital cataracts and also nystagmus. Jyat praying for the retina to be fine as he wasnt able to look thru and also for the surgery to b successful.

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notapizzaeater · 23/04/2019 23:10

Great that you've got the op so quick, fingers crossed

64sNewName · 23/04/2019 23:20

Wow that’s so quick and efficient :) I hope it all goes really really well. Good to have a doctor with experience of the specific issue.

Footle · 24/04/2019 11:09

So glad you haven't got a long wait for the surgery.

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Sabawaqas · 24/04/2019 20:05

Yes we have been really lucky we drive all the way from.oman to dxb which is 5 hours including international borders n immigration and stuff. On the way got to know dat the pead oph clinic in dxb hsptl is only on tuesday upto 7 pm which meant if v didnt reach on tym v had to wait a week. Reached right in tym n got a walk in app wid the doc. Had to wait both boys were so exhausted but i ttried to keep everyone positive. Cabt tha k the Almighty enuf. Lots of private hsptls r der too but gov hsptls r way much better here aince they hore d best docs to serve der ppl. Anyhow the dpc escalated it as an urgent treatment n here m in the room.wid my boy. He gets operated 7 am 2moro 25th april. Just prayin for the rest to go safe n smooth

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My3boys9910 · 24/04/2019 20:14

Good luck.Ive prayed for you x

MiaFarrowsWheelbarrow · 24/04/2019 21:56

Good luck and lots of strength sent your way x

sonjadog · 24/04/2019 22:03

I hope everything goes well tomorrow.

RiversDisguise · 24/04/2019 22:05

Thinking of you. He is a lucky little boy to have such a devoted mum.

Whatisthisfuckery · 24/04/2019 22:24

OP I don’t know about time zones but I hope all goes well tomorrow, or today depending on what time it is where you are.

I’m not a religious person so I don’t prey but I’m sending my best wishes. I have a catalogue of eye conditions so I’m extra hoping your son has a good outcome. Flowers

slappinthebass · 24/04/2019 22:36

Lots of luck to you and your son tomorrow, hope everything goes well Flowers

WellThisIsShit · 24/04/2019 23:05

Good luck for tomorrow Flowers

Ohyesiam · 24/04/2019 23:16

Op, I used to be a children’s nurse working on a ward where cataract operations were done. The children did so well, and got better so quickly.
Sending much love to you and your family.

FoxSquadKitten · 25/04/2019 09:00

Hope your son is doing well Sabawaqas 🌸

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