Eye doctor

At Leo's three year check-up, the pediatrician noticed an inconsistency with his "red reflex" in the retina. She said that it probably was nothing but she wanted me to follow up with the eye doctor for some more sophisticated testing. Today was his appointment. Of course, in the days leading up to the visit, my neurotic, worrying mind made me a little kooky. I can't help but let my mind go to the worst case scenario. Sometimes my fears are eased, like Serafina's pyloric valve and her heart murmur. Sometimes they are confirmed - Leo's hernia, Serafina's leg. Today they were eased, which is a wonderful feeling. His retinas and his eyes in general are healthy and normal. His vision isn't all that great. Not too surprising given that his mom and Nana are highly myopic (nearsighted). She doesn't think he needs glasses right now but will see him in six months to check how he's doing.

He did amazing during the appointment. So cooperative and polite. He surprised me with his ability to tell how many fingers the doctor was holding up. He did get upset when the assistant sprayed him in eyes to dilate his pupils, but it was pretty startling and uncool.

Of course, I took a few pictures because I may be the most insane mother ever.

Here he is playing in the waiting room.

Happily snacking while we wait for his eyes to dilate.
Pretty dilated.
Reading the chart with some help.

Sporting the cool shades the doctor gave him.
He wasn't a fan of the plastic glasses but did a good job wearing his own sunglasses. He's sucking on a lollipop in this picture. He asked when he would be going back so he can get another one.