He Can See!

Our last visit to the ophthalmologist was fairly boring (and quite short!).  At 4 months old (3 months post-op) it consists only of an extensive eye exam.  The last visit didn't even include dilating!  I'm not complaining... just surprised.  I keep expecting things like EUA (exam under anesthesia) or lengthy visits or dilating or glasses prescriptions... and was happily surprised with a dismissive "We'll see him back in 4 months!"

We always have a few questions.  One question we've always wondered about and never dared ask was "will he be able to see out of that eye?"  And the doc seemed surprised at the question and replied "Oh, he can see!  We won't know what his vision will be, but we hope it to be 20/70 or 20/50."  What wonderful news!!  If Tommy didn't have one "good eye" and had 20/70 vision, he could drive during the day.  If he had 20/50 he could drive unrestricted.  We don't have to worry about that, assuming his "good eye" has normal vision.  Our doc called his aphakic eye his "spare tire eye".  If the "good eye" goes bad (macular degeneration or something) he has this eye to back him up.  It was wonderful news!  I'll take a boring visit any day!