We've been on a well-earned vacation to see our family in BC, and now we have returned home. I also took a wee vacation from the blog and will attempt to update everyone over the next few posts.
On July 12th Summer had her highly anticipated ophthalmolgy appointment at Sick Kids. The 'eye' part of the appointment was routine, however, since her CT Scan in June showed her shunt may not be working, Dr. Dirks, her Neurosurgeon asked that the Ophthalmologist confirm if there is any visible signs of papilledema . We know that confirming papilledema would confirm intercranial pressure but the absence of papilledema does not confirm there is no pressure.
Summer's ophthalmologist confirmed there is no signs of papilledema at this time. - so off we went on vacation.
That's the 'good'.
The 'not-so-bad' - Summer now requires patching for 2 hours per day on her good eye to make her bad eye work a little harder. Up to now we have been fortunate to avoid this. Summer has had a tough time with it. There been tears, arguing, negotiating, and bribing.
I guess it just seems 'not so bad' as we were pretty relieved at the absence of papilledema.
oh my gosh, I can't believe I didn't even ask about this when I saw you...although I did know that it must have gone well re: the pressure or you wouldn't have made the trip. Can't wait to read your trip post!
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