The eye doctor is missing something.

Find a new doctor.

Joylyn

Kate Cropp CNP, IBCLC, MSN wrote:

>Hello fello Lactnetters!
>
>I have permission to post this question to other BF professionals.
>
>This mother is a regular multiparous new delivery, day 3. Breastfeeding is
>going well. The patient wears contacts and has glasses for backup.
>Unfortunately, she lost a contact, so she is wearing just one!
>
>The optomotrist will not write her a script for a new pair (or even one
>replacement) because her last script has expired. The optomotrist also will
>not examine her eyes until she "has not breastfed for at least 6 weeks."
>
>It is common for changes during pregnancy to alter the eyes, and thus new
>prescriptions during pregnancy are rare. But, I have never heard anything
>to support what this optomotrist is saying. Maybe the patient misunderstood
>the optomotrist, instead to wait until 6 weeks postpartum (regardless of
>breastfeeding)?
>
>Does anyone have any information to shed some light on this. am I missing
>something?
>
>Thanks in advance for any posts.
>
>Kate Cropp CNP, IBCLC, MSN
>Nashville, Tennessee, USA
>
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