Courtney's eye exam with Dr. Robinson in Windham, Me. went very well today. He said her eyes look normal and healthy but the connection to the brain has been scrambled and needs to connect with the "backup" part of the middle brain. Also, her eyes are not focusing on things because they are not working simutaneously. One eye is looking one place and the other eye is trying to find it. That would blurr anyone's vision, let alone try to decifer it. He gave us some eye exercises to do with Courtney and in about two weeks or so she should start to see more clearly. It remains to be seen how long it will take for her to see well enough to drive or do more complicated things. All in all it's very good news and we look forward to giving Courtney the old one,two in eye workouts! Thanks to everyone for all your support and positive thoughts! Prayers are the key and she is living proof!
Love, Julie/Mom
11 comments:
Yay, Courtney! That is just wonderful news.....
Praying for you especially hard at 7pm tonight!
Love, Patricia
Yahoo! Keep doing those eye exercises, Court. I love how determined you are about keeping up with all of your therapies. Your positive spirit and determination along with the tremendous support you have from family and friends has made a huge difference in your continuing recovery. Pretty soon you'll be able to see a real pigdeer!
yay courtney! that's awesome news. it must feel soooo good to keep seeing more (and more clearly) each day...and i eagerly await an update after you hit the slopes of crotched mtn- show 'em how it's done! i'm so excited by how much progress you're making all the time- i was quite impressed when i saw you over new years! you CAN get there from here! love to you and to the rest of the crew- see you all soon! love,
val
wow i'm so excited to hear the news about your eyes Court! I wasn't sure what to expect from the visit..but that's great! I was mostly worried about your eyes, because I know your body is so strong that you can conquer whatever!
I think at this point you might beat me out to the slopes...I haven't even been once yet! Hope you have a ball :)
Love you Court!
I'm so happy to hear that Courtney's eyes are doing okay. Go courtney go!!!! Thanks for the update Julie!
Lauren
Such super news!!! Hip Hip Hooray!
love you Court!
Marcia and Derek
Nice to hear some good news. Still thinking about you!
love,
Gary
That's so awesome!!! I love the Christmas picture you guys sent me by the way... the antlers are an improvement (and they'd probably improve your cat even more :-p) Hope you're feeling better every day.
Amy
Hmmmmmm, I wonder how Courtney is doing??????
Love,
Aunt Marti
Yeah Courtballz! Thats awesome news. Bet you're psyched...and skiing! Wow, you're beating me out on the slopes too. Have fun tomorrow. Can't wait to see you again.
Ambah
Hey all, whats the latest buzz?
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