Comments on: The Psychosocial Effects of Amblyopia http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:52:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: clamoureux http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-501 clamoureux Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:03:12 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-501 Dr B.,<br><br>We are not related to Jeppeson Vision Quest in FL, but we are about to lauch our program initiative in some of the Florida districts within the next few months. I will have to check out their website!<br><br>-Carol Dr B.,

We are not related to Jeppeson Vision Quest in FL, but we are about to lauch our program initiative in some of the Florida districts within the next few months. I will have to check out their website!

-Carol

]]> By: clamoureux http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-305 clamoureux Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:03:12 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-305 Dr B.,<br><br>We are not related to Jeppeson Vision Quest in FL, but we are about to lauch our program initiative in some of the Florida districts within the next few months. I will have to check out their website!<br><br>-Carol Dr B.,

We are not related to Jeppeson Vision Quest in FL, but we are about to lauch our program initiative in some of the Florida districts within the next few months. I will have to check out their website!

-Carol

]]> By: BrightEyesTampa http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-294 BrightEyesTampa Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:31 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-294 Carol, <br><br>Is VisionQuest 20/20 related or connected to Jeppeson Vision Quest here in Florida? They provide complete eye exams to children at risk. <br><br>I absolutely agree - early detection is the key. <br><br>I'll check out your blog and Facebook page. <br><br>-Dr. B. Carol,

Is VisionQuest 20/20 related or connected to Jeppeson Vision Quest here in Florida? They provide complete eye exams to children at risk.

I absolutely agree – early detection is the key.

I'll check out your blog and Facebook page.

-Dr. B.

]]> By: Carol http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Carol Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:15 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-293 Dr B.,<br><br>Thank you for discussing the pyschological effects of Amblyopia in your post. I think it is really important that you touched upon the negative social consequences, because they often go ignored. I work for a non-profit in Arizona called VisionQuest 20/20 that deals with childhood vision disorders, specifically amblyopia. We have come across several children who have had difficulty adjusting to wearing a patch. While it is wonderful and crucial that they are receiving treatment, it doesn't necessarily make the process any easier. We need to focus on detecting amblyopia early so the condition is treated before school or during the early school years! <br><br>-Carol Lamoureux Dr B.,

Thank you for discussing the pyschological effects of Amblyopia in your post. I think it is really important that you touched upon the negative social consequences, because they often go ignored. I work for a non-profit in Arizona called VisionQuest 20/20 that deals with childhood vision disorders, specifically amblyopia. We have come across several children who have had difficulty adjusting to wearing a patch. While it is wonderful and crucial that they are receiving treatment, it doesn't necessarily make the process any easier. We need to focus on detecting amblyopia early so the condition is treated before school or during the early school years!

-Carol Lamoureux

]]> By: brighteyesnews http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-21 brighteyesnews Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:24:17 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-21 Missy, I am sorry to hear about your niece and the worry and frustration her condition is causing the family. Unfortunately, I cannot tell enough from your comment to offer any specific advice. I encourage you and your sister to ask the doctors that are caring for Lillith Gaia the questions you have. Ask them if there are resources that exist to help you understand treatment options and what you can expect. You should feel comfortable getting a second opinion from different types of doctors, including optometrists who are familiar with infants. Most importantly, do not give up hope and pray for small Lillith. I wish you the best, -Dr. B. Missy,

I am sorry to hear about your niece and the worry and frustration her condition is causing the family. Unfortunately, I cannot tell enough from your comment to offer any specific advice.

I encourage you and your sister to ask the doctors that are caring for Lillith Gaia the questions you have. Ask them if there are resources that exist to help you understand treatment options and what you can expect. You should feel comfortable getting a second opinion from different types of doctors, including optometrists who are familiar with infants.

Most importantly, do not give up hope and pray for small Lillith.

I wish you the best,

-Dr. B.

]]> By: Missy Stockton http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Missy Stockton Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:29:13 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-22 Hi! My name is Missy, my niece Lillith Gaia is 6 months old. My sister is 20 years old. (Mother) On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, we were told that my niece has Strabismus Hypo Amblyopis Pangeria. I do not know one thing about this condition. Our family was hurt, angry, and everything you could think of. Please, if there is anything that someone could do to help us better understand this condition. She is our blessing and we must go forward. Thanks for any response-Missy S., 610 West Virginia, Anadarko, OK 73005 Hi! My name is Missy, my niece Lillith Gaia is 6 months old. My sister is 20 years old. (Mother) On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, we were told that my niece has Strabismus Hypo Amblyopis Pangeria. I do not know one thing about this condition. Our family was hurt, angry, and everything you could think of. Please, if there is anything that someone could do to help us better understand this condition. She is our blessing and we must go forward. Thanks for any response-Missy S., 610 West Virginia, Anadarko, OK 73005

]]> By: brighteyesnews http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-20 brighteyesnews Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:18:17 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-20 Dear Anonymous, I agree with Walnut Rose. I think it is unlikely that an Ophthalmologist will prescribe Prozac at this time. But I do not think it is needed because vision therapy can be very effective. I encourage you to check out www.covd.org and find an optometrist for at least a consultation. That will give you a solid direction to go in. Good luck! -Dr. B Dear Anonymous,

I agree with Walnut Rose. I think it is unlikely that an Ophthalmologist will prescribe Prozac at this time. But I do not think it is needed because vision therapy can be very effective.

I encourage you to check out http://www.covd.org and find an optometrist for at least a consultation. That will give you a solid direction to go in.

Good luck!

-Dr. B

]]> By: walnut rose http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-19 walnut rose Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:23:01 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-19 Try to find an optometrist who specializes in vision therapy. Try to find an optometrist who specializes in vision therapy.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-18 anonymous Mon, 05 May 2008 00:37:21 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-18 Thanks for all the links re: blogs/forums of support. Am in my 40's now, but lazy eye and amblyopia were discovered at 18 mo. of age. My folks knew to look for it since my older brother had it as did my father and his before him. Even though patching and eye muscle surgery (twice) was performed early on, I still have uncorrected vision and legal blindness in one eye and still have some "laziness" in that eye (and ptosis). It had a pronounced effect on schoolwork, social interaction, self-esteem and my family's embarrassment and lack of empathy or help in this matter. I was largely able to overcome school obstacles and visual challenges (much hard work) but never came close to addressing my lack of social interaction (not married, no relationships). I can only imagine just how much tougher it is for those who didn't have corrective surgery! My life is not normal nor will it ever approach it because of this problem. An now I understand that certain anti-depressants can raise serotonin levels and increase brain plasticity to the point that some improvement (with exercises) is possible in amblyopic patients. My question is: will an ophthalmologist prescribe prozac and exercises on the basis of the research that's been done? Or will they just tell me to get out of their office? Thanks for all the links re: blogs/forums of support. Am in my 40’s now, but lazy eye and amblyopia were discovered at 18 mo. of age. My folks knew to look for it since my older brother had it as did my father and his before him. Even though patching and eye muscle surgery (twice) was performed early on, I still have uncorrected vision and legal blindness in one eye and still have some “laziness” in that eye (and ptosis). It had a pronounced effect on schoolwork, social interaction, self-esteem and my family’s embarrassment and lack of empathy or help in this matter. I was largely able to overcome school obstacles and visual challenges (much hard work) but never came close to addressing my lack of social interaction (not married, no relationships). I can only imagine just how much tougher it is for those who didn’t have corrective surgery! My life is not normal nor will it ever approach it because of this problem. An now I understand that certain anti-depressants can raise serotonin levels and increase brain plasticity to the point that some improvement (with exercises) is possible in amblyopic patients. My question is: will an ophthalmologist prescribe prozac and exercises on the basis of the research that’s been done? Or will they just tell me to get out of their office?

]]> By: Johnny Vargas http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2008/03/09/the-psychosocial-effects-of-amblyopia/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Johnny Vargas Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:28:19 +0000 http://brighteyesnews.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-17 Dr. B. Thank you for buying my e-book. I do not have any current plans to sell bound copies. I'm new to physical book publishing and have not invested the time to learn more about the process. Perhaps you might help out in that area? I would be happy to talk to you by phone or email about our experience and about the book. Feel free to email me directly to discuss in more detail. Thank you! - Johnny Vargas (author of “Our Journey with Strabismus” a resource for parents of children with strabismus) Dr. B.

Thank you for buying my e-book.

I do not have any current plans to sell bound copies. I’m new to physical book publishing and have not invested the time to learn more about the process. Perhaps you might help out in that area?

I would be happy to talk to you by phone or email about our experience and about the book. Feel free to email me directly to discuss in more detail.

Thank you!

- Johnny Vargas
(author of “Our Journey with Strabismus” a resource for parents of children with strabismus)

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