Q. What should I do if I think my child has an eye problem? A. Bring any unusual symptoms you notice or complaints from your child to your pediatrician’s attention. So much depends on having the right equipment to examine your child’s eyes—because you can’t see inside his eye, it may be very hard to detect many eye problems.
Q. It’s scary to think my child has an eye problem. Will my child go blind? A. Most eye conditions are very treatable. We have surgical techniques that are very successful for tumors. Actually most eye problems can be helped tremendously
Q. What should we expect when we bring our child to Rainbow? A. We will do a thorough examination that focuses on your child’s eyes and is tailored to detect conditions that match the presenting symptoms. We might sometimes check her skin or other indicators, or we may ask a genetic specialist to consult with us if we’re looking for certain genetic conditions. We may check her reflexes or other nervous system reactions if we suspect a potential neurological condition. We don’t normally listen to her heart—and in most cases she won’t have to put on a gown.
Q. Will treatment be painful? A. Most conditions are not painful. Most surgery is outpatient – pretty much painless. Minimally uncomfortable---just Tylenol or extra strength is all your child will need. Most done with hidden incisions so aftermath is non-event. Go home shortly after surgery and be perfectly fine.
Q. How will we be able to afford all this? A. Almost all eye conditions are covered by insurance. If you should have a problem with your coverage or you don’t have any, contact our financial office. Someone will help you develop a workable plan so that your child can get the treatment he needs. Call us at the finance office to discuss your situation.