Noah's First Eye Surgery

Since he was born, Noah has had clogged tear ducts. This translates into constant tearing eyes covered in green gook. We visited an ophthalmologist, Dr. Foster, in July 2008. Dr. Foster taught us how to properly massage Noah’s eyes in hopes of allowing the ducts to open on their own. He also prescribed some drops for Noah’s eyes. Dr. Foster also told us that we would wait until Noah was a year old before considering more options (meaning surgery). You can see a great view of Noah’s poor little eyes!

At Noah's one year appointment, Dr. Foster recommended surgery. Noah had tear duct probe surgery on April 22, 2009. He was put under general anesthesia (but not far enough under he needed an IV or a breathing tube). Then Dr. Foster “poked” Noah’s tear ducts with a surgical probe. This would clear out any infection and open the ducts. Dr. Foster hoped this would work, however, the ducts needed to both heal open and stay open. Below are pictures of Noah’s first surgical experience. (Even his mommy and daddy have not had their first surgical experience yet!)

Only time will tell if Noah’s surgery is successful. If one or both tear ducts do not heal open, he will need tubes inserted into his tear ducts. We will keep you posted.