Mia went first. I updated the doctor about her current med (Indocin, 12mls) and about her recent drain and injection. Then, the doctor examined her eyes for inflammation, looking for any cells that may be in there. After getting a good look at her eyes, we are happy to report Mia's eyes are CLEAR. This month marks five years since her initial diagnosis. We have been consistent in getting her eyes checked every three months for the last five years for uveitis and she has been, and remains, CLEAR. We are so happy! Despite the fact she is still flaring in her joints even after her recent drain and injection, her eyes are "calm and quiet." Thank you, God!
JJ was up next. My husband went in with him while I watched our youngest and oldest in the playroom. JJ, who in now in kindergarten and knows his letters very well, had some difficulty reading some of the letters up on the wall. Also, his left eye has been turning inward. I noticed it a few weeks ago while standing at the kitchen sink talking to him while he was sitting at the kitchen table. I wasn't sure if he was looking at me or not. His right eye was looking at me, but his left eye was looking over my left shoulder. I remember even asking him, "JJ, who are you looking at??"
Anyways, the doctor wants him to see a pediatric opthamologist to check on that eye. (Tonight at dinner, he told me that he sees two of me sometimes....and, it happens sometimes at school, too.) But, as far as arthritis is concerned, JJ received the report from his doctor that his eyes are also CLEAR, QUIET and CALM! Yay!! Two kids with clear eyes! We are happy parents, indeed!
So, Mia goes back in January 2013 and JJ won't need to go back until April 2013.
I am one happy Mommy tonight!
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