good eye!

Mason was referred to an eye doctor to make sure he didn't have the start of a lazy eye. We got great news that his eyes look normal!

A doctor we saw at the hypothyroidism clinic thought she maybe saw something, but suggested we check with our doctor since Mason was so tired at that point. Our pediatrician said he saw why she would think that, but said it was so mild that it could be within normal range, but suggested we see a specialist just to confirm. The eye doc said she could see why they were concerned but that it's actually an optical illusion caused from his little droop and the shape of his eyes (yay!). She could tell this because when he focused on an object, both eyes focused at the same point. It's amazing what they can figure out without even being able to ask Mason any questions!

However, because of Mason's mild droop, she would like to watch him over the next few years. Apparently the droop can cause that eye to work harder and then when the brain realizes it's working so hard it could decide to not use that eye at all. We'll be seeing the doc every 6 months until he's about three (or is able to read the picture chart and answer some questions).

I'm sure glad Mason is easy going because we seem to spend a lot of time with doctors. And I'm so glad that even though we see doctors all the time, he keeps coming up with a clean bill of health. We are so thankful and continue to be reminded how blessed we really are!