When Ellee was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, we were warned about all possible complications and organs that tend to suffer because of the unbalanced blood glucose. They stressed the importance of regular dental exams (which we were already doing) and eye exams (which I had yet to even think about).
In the spring they told us that she struggled with her left eye when doing her kindergarten screening and my heart sank. I took the girls to a well check with their Pedi and watched them give El an eye exam in the office. Grant it, it wasn't the most scientific or even accurate thing, but it was still disheartening to watch. On one hand, I don't know why I'm surprised because most of my family members wear glasses and I start wearing them to drive after I got married. On the other hand though, I know that once your eye sight starts to go, it only gets worse over time and I think that is what upsets me the most.
After seeing a sale ad for glasses, I decided it was time to get her in to hear an "official" verdict before school starts. I know I probably procrastinated too long, but hopefully we have time to get a pair of glasses in before school starts, *if* she needs them. But at the same time, I have this gut feeling that it's *only a matter of time* before she will need them.
It's all a waiting game until Monday afternoon. On the fun side though, Mom & Uncle Jason are going to take the girls to Chuck E Cheese to play before the appointment and she is so excited!
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