2 Weeks After Strabismus Surgery

It's been 2 weeks and 2 days since Noah had surgery to correct his eye muscle and realign his eyes.  We have seen a difference in his vision-sometimes slight and other times dramatic.  He has started to point out things he sees that he never mentioned prior to surgery.  He can describe things for you that are on the television whereas before the surgery he could only see detail on a phone or iPad.

Today we went to follow up with Dr. Bordenca and he was equally pleased.  He said Noah's right eye is now aligned with the left, meaning they are both straight now.  There is still very slight redness on the inside corner of Noah's right eye and it should diminish in the next few weeks.  For now we will continue to hold off on eye glasses (until after he turns 4) and see Dr. Bordenca every three months to check Noah's vision.

2 days after surgery

1 1/2 weeks after surgery

Today-2 weeks and 2 days after surgery

*I wanted to note that Noah does still have the dancing eyes-this is called nystagmus.  It is an involuntary eye movement and is a result of albinism.  Noah's nystagmus is actually very mild and non-progressive although noticeable.

Surgery & Recovery

The surgery went well in fact Dr. Bordenca only operated on one muscle in Noah's right eye.  He is in minimal pain and recovering so fast.  Within hours he was up and moving around at home.  Thank you of all the prayers.  We are so grateful that God has given us such a special son and provided ways to improve Noah's vision. 

Strabismus Surgery Tomorrow

Noah will have outpatient surgery tomorrow (July 15) at the CHOA Surgery Center in Atlanta.  Dr. Bordenca, a pediatric ophthalmologist, will loosen/tighten each muscle in both of Noah's eyes to correct the strabismus and align the eyes.  I am more worried about the anesthesia and effects of it than the actual surgery.  We know that this is absolutely the best decision for Noah and his vision.  Most young children bounce back from surgery quickly and by the next day are moving around.  He will have a follow-up visit in 2 weeks with Dr. Bordenca.  Please pray for Noah, minimal pain and for the success of the surgery tomorrow.

Here is a link for more information on strabismus: http://aapos.org/terms/conditions/100

Independence Day

Noah enjoyed participating in his first Independence Day this July 4th.  We went to a cookout with good friends and ended the night with sparklers and milkshakes.  We are so grateful to live in the United States of America and celebrate this great nation under God...and that now Noah is a US citizen and can exercise all the same liberties and freedoms.

Time For A Check Up

Noah had a great well check today with Dr. Wilburn in Dunwoody.  He gained a pound!  She was impressed by his overall development and attachment.  I discussed the night terrors (yes they are back again) and copying/mimic behavior with her (we are choosing to ignore that for now).  Also we've decided to put off the additional bloodwork due to his anxiety but retest his stool for the giardia to be positive its all gone.  He did receive another immunization and as expected was quite terrified.

So afterwards we went to Ikea in Atlanta for some indoor fun and ice cream to celebrate that Noah's appointment was a success.  :)