Hi everyone, and hello to all the new people. Hayley had VRT surgery on 5th march 2002. right eye Duane's type one. 5 yrs old. Hayley is doing really well . We...
Kylie, That's great news! I very much look forrward to seeing a photo when you have one. All the best. Julie Andrews (India DRS type 1 left eye 4 yrs)...
Kylie what wonderful news for Hayley! We are so thrilled that all has gone so well. I am so glad that you settled on the VRT op. I hope that someday soon...
Alison, I just read your message and wanted to mention that my daughter (now 5) also wasn't a cuddler, didn't like to be covered by a blanket, and didn't crawl...
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Took Haia to see Dr. Rosenbaum yesterday. Below is a quick synopsis of the outcome. But first... Julie, I finally downloaded a picture of India and am so...
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I'm so glad to hear that Hayley's results are good. By the way, Dr. R said that the swelling after surgery can last several weeks. Sari...
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So glad to hear that Haia is doing well and is a good candidate for surgery. We're taking Elliott (9 months) in for VRT surgery in mid-May, and he was also...
Sari, Sounds like you all had a very productive appt.! That's good to hear. It will be interesting to see how your daughter takes to the glasses. But at her...
Dear Sari, So glad to hear it went so well for Haia. The benefit Haia will gain from VRT, not to mention the markedly improved cosmetic appearance is well...
Tracy, My son, Ian, also 8 months, has Duanes type 1 in his left eye. He was diagnosed at 6 months. You'll learn a lot from this group. Ian has no head turn...
Welcome tracey! Our daugher is 16mths and has type 1, left eye. It's very good that your drs noticed it early. They will be able to more closely monitor any...
Thanks for the replies. Alison, it is a son, and type 3 is abduction and adduction. It is only his right eye. I noticed it at 7 mo. My son decided to break...
Hi Everyone- I just wanted to take a minute and share with you about our March 15th visit with Dr. R. He was wonderful. There were no new surprises. Hannah...
What I mean by bilateral is both eye are affected. The left eye moves very slightly. The right eye, not al all. Megan is nine years old. Anita ... From:...
hello everyone! I am new here ...already recieved a warm welcome so I thought I would bite the bullet and ask ...what or how do we know the degree of head...
sorry forgot to sign Brandi! ... Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com . hello everyone! I am new here ...already recieved a warm...
Brandi...a head turn is when the child needs to turn her head to align the eyes in primary position so that she can use both eyes together (binocular vision)....
Brandi there is a pic in the archived messages dated 9th May, 2001 in message number 3295 which gives a clear view of a "head turn". The attachment listed...
hi everyone, Does anyone know the difference between VRT with "posterior fixation" and VRT with "lateral fixation"? Are those 2 variations of the regular VRT...
Just for the record - Tahlia's surgery was the VRT with lateral fixation suture. It was done here in Australia with excellent results. (Duanes type 1 Left eye)...
Sue and Laurie, Yes, interesting that there are two variations. Laurie, it would be interesting to hear the outcome when you have found out more. Julie Andrews...
hi all, I think I may have answered my own question about the operative sutures; I am attaching a report about VRT which analyzes results in DRS patients, one...
Laurie, Yes you are correct. Lateral does in fact mean to the side, and posterior to the back. Heidi ... From: laurie hardaway To: duanes group Sent: Sunday,...
Thankyou so much for your prompt accurate response! Brandi! ... Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here Brandi there is a pic in the archived...
Laurie thanks for puting the notes up on the list again as I have been interested to note that Tahlia also had the exact same procedure - Dr Gole referred to...
