Swamphunter Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well, since I have been having some trouble with my eyes, I told my wife to make me an appointment to get them checked. Last saturday we drive the 30 minutes to Empire Vision and as I figured, I need glasses. Seems my night driving is causing me some problems, and I actual have an astigmatism and am getting a bit farsighted. No big deal, I'm 40...never needed them before although my whole family has all their lives. My wife needed her prescription changed, and my 6 yo daughter who wanted glasses just for the fashion end of it, did not need them what-so-ever. Here is the kicker... My son is having a problem with his left eye, and according to the Dr. it won't focus what-so-ever. We had been noticing he cocks his head to the one side and seems to peer out of his right eye, but we assumed it was just his mannerisms. He has never one time complained until last week when he said his eye was hurting. The doctor referred him to an eye surgeon and I have to tell you, I am broken hearted for him. He wants to be either a US Border Patrol Agent, a US Marine, or a police officer in the worst way, and with vision problems, that could affect his chances. Please say a quick prayer for the little guy that this will work itself out. We go on Wednesday at 11am to see the specialist. Can't say this one doesn't have me a bit down in the dumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 That's terrible Ken. Hope things work out for him. Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayer just said for him and you Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers said for him Ken. Hate to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Ken, If you would tell Blade GW's praying for him...and have peace in your own mind that it's good that your finding and doing something about these things now! Thats alot better care than some of the parents out there show thier kids! Keep your head up Swampy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have what they call Lazy eye as a Kid I had to wear a black patch over my eye Didn't help Kept me from going to West Point Kept me from a USAF commission as a Pilot I didn't get to do what i wanted in the military so I didn't make it a career My dad had bad eyes Ditto Kept him from being a WWII pilot Get it treated or operated on Sorry to hear that I hate to hear kids with eye problems Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 You got it Ken. Hope everything works out for Blade with no surgery needed, but today's technology and improvements they sure can do a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers on the way for Blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers on the way Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers sent Swampy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I sure hope things work out for your son Ken! Prayers sent for Blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers being sent to Blade, Ken. Wish him all the best and hope the specialist has the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers on the way for Blade!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers being sent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers for the little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 As I sat here and read your post, I prayed for Blade, that his eyes will fully heal, and God grant him his wish for employment in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybird Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sorry to hear about your son,You will both be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks everyone...I read most of these posts with him earlier and he said to me "Dad, why do all these people want me to get better", and I simply said to him, "because they all care bud". He is very scared about his appointment tomorrow as they are going to be more invasive with tests according to the last eye doctor (not sure what else they can do), but that is what he said. They dilated his eyes last time with a heavier than normal dilation that lasted for 15-20 hrs as opposed to the normal dilation. The Dr told us that it actually burns a bit more when dropped in place but Blade handled it well. I am thankful that with everything that could go wrong with a child, this is what we are dealing with, and I continue to pray that all children remain healthy as it is not fair to see a child suffer, or not have the childhood they could have because of diseases and such. Even though this seems awful to his Mom and I, we understand there are many more children much worse off then he is, and we thank each and every one of you for taking the time to pray for our son. Thank all of you and God Bless... Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I know you will, but please keep us informed, and God bless him. I want him to do everything he wants to in life too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I hope it's nothing to serious Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 What a relief!!!! The first doctor was wrong!! His eyes are doing fine, the specialist examined him and almost went as far (but not quite) as coming out and saying the other doctor flat out made a mistake! They took the glasses we had purchased for him and turned them inot sunglasses at no charge! The doctor checked him several times and said I just don't see anything wrong, then went and had a phone conversation with him, came back and said that there was a slight error in his diagnosis last week! Whew!!!!! We are very happy and relieved that all is well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 that's great news Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Don't know how I missed this post! Glad everything turned out for the better though Ken, that'd be a big relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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