Amblyopia

It's pronounced [am-blee-oh-pee-uh].


What is it?


Lazy eye.


Who has it?


Colton (we think).


It's noticeable in this recent picture of him from a few weeks ago...

Actually, Michael and I noticed what we thought was a slight bit of lazy eye back a few months ago.


Here it's even more noticeable than the other picture above...

So, we mentioned it to Colton's pediatrician who at the time said that it was very common in infants and she made a note to keep track of it on subsequent appointments to see if it was still discernable or if he seemed to be outgrowing it.


Well, after examining Colton at his last appointment the doctor felt like (just to be on the safe side) it would be best for Colton to get checked out by a pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes in the area of amblyopia.


I know she is recommending this because it's the right thing to do, but I have to admit it made me a little bit anxious hoping that it turns out to be nothing, but having typical mommy worry that..."Oh, my gosh, what if it IS something?!"


Over the weekend we got the packet from the ophthalmologist's office in the mail and Colton's appointment is scheduled for early October.


Of course, I will let you all know what we find out after meeting with the doctor.


In the meantime, I hope you all will please keep my sweet friend Ali's baby Fitz in your prayers.

Fitz will be undergoing surgery to correct his cleft lip next week.

I know that Ali, her husband John, and the rest of the family are nervous about having to give their sweet little boy up to a doctor's hands for surgery, but they are steadfast in their faith that Fitz is ultimately in the Lord's hands and it is the Almighty who will be guiding the surgeon as his hands work on their son.


"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)