Questions and Answers Q . The incision is closed with tiny stitches that will eventually be absorbed thereby not needing to be removed and that do not need to be removed. You can help by being creative. Some parents find that the child will respond better by decorating the patch. This can be fun for both the parent and child.
Some children also respond to rewards.
Try putting a gold star or sticker on the patch for each day it is worn. If the situation still does not resolve, consult your ophthalmologist. This varies depending on the specific kind of eye muscle problem being treated. If your question was not addressed, please click here.