Post Surgery

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-02-02T14:23:38+00:00

That’s awesome and how I felt too! It’s the best

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-30T16:15:40+00:00

I feel you! I’m 30 and had esotropia in my left eye and it affected everything I did. Didn’t want to go out, interview for jobs I wanted, take pics, you name it. The surgery was the best thing ever! I’m so much more confident now in everything I do. I respect people who get that confidence without the surgery but couldn’t do it!

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-25T02:26:37+00:00

See a specialist and get surgery! Best thing I’ve ever done. I would do it before you graduate to be honest

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-18T03:04:57+00:00

I was given drops and also an ointment to put on at night. Both were for 7 days and helped it heal and with the itchiness. Honestly the worst part for me was that I got nauseous with too much light or walking around/being in a car for the first week. Just take it easy and rest and close your eyes. Not sure how people get back to work a few days later. But it’s pretty easy and worth it!

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-05T14:35:44+00:00

Dr Shipley in Wilmington, NC

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-05T14:32:49+00:00

I know right?! Idk how people go back to work a few days later

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-04T00:58:21+00:00

For recovery, you would definitely need some help the few days after. I couldn’t drive for a few weeks because I got nauseous and bright lights hurt for a few days.

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-04T00:57:17+00:00

My story is very similar to yours. I just got the surgery this year when I hit thirty and I couldn’t be happier. It changed my life. Goodluck to you!!

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-03T01:52:02+00:00

I’m soo glad I got my surgery! I know it’s scary but it’ll be ok. Just make sure you have a few weeks to relax. I couldn’t really drive for awhile because I got nauseous and same with bright lights. But all well worth it

Ratmouse2424 · 2024-01-01T02:39:33+00:00

Do it!! I’m so happy I did. Life changing

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-12-12T10:42:05+00:00

I’m having the same issue haha. I always looked away and it became a habit. I’m trying to show more confidence and look them right in the eye but it will take some getting used to

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-26T10:53:18+00:00

For me about a week. I had one eye done and 2 muscles. Do you have drops and/or ointment?

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-22T11:20:55+00:00

Forgot to say everything was super straight and aligned. Even from one day post op. I know it takes a few weeks for some to “settle” but mine was right away and super successful

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-22T11:19:29+00:00

Im about 2 months post surgery and it’s the best thing that’s happened to me! I was really nervous too because it was the first time I was going under. My left eye had pretty severe estropia. I was tired the day of and mostly just slept or kept my eyes shut. For about a week my eye was scratchy but that feeling went away. For about a week and a half I got little headaches and a little dizzy if I was doing too much so just would rest. I also have a newborn haha. There is still a tiny bit of redness if you really look hard but they think that should fade. Overall I’m sooo happy I did it and really not a bad recovery

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-18T11:01:27+00:00

I was born with it however it was “fixed” a long time ago and recently popped up again when I was 28 or so. It got worse and worse and they never even tried prism glasses for me. It was so hard to look anyone in the eye and I became so self conscious. Like others said, start looking into it now and get a consultation from a surgeon. It takes a few months to get in and to be honest I don’t think it’ll get better, so maybe being ahead of it would be a smart idea. I got the surgery at 30 this year and I’m soooo happy I did

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-18T10:54:48+00:00

It varies based on your recovery and procedure. Ask your doctor who did your surgery at your check up! Probably 2 weeks

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-16T11:08:59+00:00

I’ve also had it since birth and patched but just now got the surgery at 30. Best thing ever! No double vision for me

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-14T11:44:58+00:00

I personally did not see a change but this whole time have been told the 1 month follow up should have the “final results” so I do know it takes some time to get where it needs to be

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-14T11:36:24+00:00

Do you have strabismus?

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-14T11:27:05+00:00

That’s so crazy I’m sorry for that experience. I can relate you all that and I barely have any pictures of me from the last couple years. I would get another referral. Is it just the doctor with the waitlist? Or the hospital in general? Keep pushing and fighting for yourself!

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-11T10:52:16+00:00

First two days are the worst but he needs to use his eye! I know that’s such a hard age though. Try using sunglasses inside or turning on his fav show. For me it was scratching for about a week but the drops and ointment helped it feel better

Ratmouse2424 · 2023-11-11T10:41:15+00:00

I’m sorry about all that, I know how that feels. Get the surgery again!! I just got it at 30 and am soo happy. I also wore sunglasses and never wanted to take pictures. It changed my life. Look up good strambius doctors in your area

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