Dear Eleanor,
You have had a goopy eye since you were born. Your tear duct in your right eye has been persistently clogged and infected. We've tried lots of drops and massaging, and nothing has made a difference. Until Thursday, when the ophthalmologist took away your goopy eye forever (we hope!). I called the doctor to see what I should do since the problem wasn't getting any better and he said you should come in.
We went in to see the doctor, and although he had said we would wait until you were 12 months-old to do any procedures on your eye, he thought it was time to take more drastic action since it wouldn't go away. They strapped you to a board and straight-jacketed you in and held your head still. You didn't like it. Neither did I. Then they put a needle in your eye socket and injected it with a mixture of saline and some medicines and probed your tear duct. The doctor said he was really glad he did it, because it didn't look like it would clear on its own. You cried through the whole thing, but luckily it only lasted maybe 90 seconds. As soon as I picked you up, you were back to your happy self.
I'm sorry they had to do that to you, but am so happy that your eye is finally clear! You're a real trooper.
Love,
Mommy
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