Another specialist...why not?

I've noticed Lane's left eye tends to float outward throughout the day. We've noticed it happening since she was a few months old. Given all the other medical concerns in our family, this issue didn't seem as pressing as the other issues.
When I caught my breath, I thought I should take her into a pediatric specialist. It is her eye sight after all and I would feel awful if I messed that up I couldn't forgive myself.
Lane dislikes doctors so much that she falls asleep on the way to appointments. What a cool trick, right?
At first Lane wouldn't tell the nurse or doctor the names of pictures. It's tough to test vision without a verbal response. Since Lane can speak in full sentences, we had to explain the importance of speech and how that related to leaving the office. She had a lot to say after that but unfortunately, we had to stay longer due to eye drops
Our poor Princess did not like having her eyes dilated. We made it through the two hour appointment without many problems.
Lane's diagnosis: intermittent exotropia. It's common and means her eye floats to the outside edge. She needs to wear a patch for an hour every day for the next 8 weeks. It sounds doable but she HATES it. Maybe some bribes are in order.
We will return to the dr in June to see if patching worked or if she will need surgery. The condition, also known as lazy eye, can cause decreased vision. So we are off to play pirate every day!