DISQUS

Becky · 1 year ago

Hi. I was just browsing about exotropia surgery and came across your blog. Hope it's not rude to comment to someone I don't know. My almost 4-year-old had the surgery to correct his intermittent exotropia in both eyes last Thursday. It was a little scary (for me) but he did fine. The worst part was immediately after the surgery when he came out of sedation. He was crying a lot and complaining of pain and his eyes were full of bloody tears. But all that's to be expected. They gave him some more pain med & let me rock him and he settled down & went back to sleep within about fifteen minutes. He recovered for a few hours in the hospital (mostly sleeping) and got progressively better. By the time we left that day he was opening his eyes and they were looking better. The next day he was practically back to normal. He complains occasionally of pain or itchiness, for which we give him Tylenol. His eyes look straight and he has resumed all normal activities and seems fine. They're still very red in the outer corners but I understand that will clear up within 2 to 3 weeks. The stitches dissolve on their own and I expect a good report when we go to our follow-up exam next Monday. Just thought it might help to hear from someone who had been through it successfully. It definitely seems to me it was worthwhile and I pray that your son has a successful surgery as well.
Becky, mom in Ohio

acedanger · 1 year ago

Becky,
Thanks so much for replying. My wife and I are especially worried about him being sedated for the surgery. I'm very glad to hear that your son's surgery was successful. It's always good to hear about how these types of things go. Did the doctor mention that there might be pain and itchiness in the eyes following the surgery? Is that a normal thing to expect?