There is nothing more rewarding than snuggling up with your child and a good book! It is important to have books in your home that reflect your family values and show diversity. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of children’s books about getting glasses, wearing glasses, even showing kids in glasses. I wanted to buildContinue reading “Book review for “I Wish I Had Glasses…””
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To patch or not to patch at the airport?
We have stepped up our patching the last 2 weeks and done away with the atropine drops since she is keeping the re-usable patches on SO much better than the “peel and stick” variety. This weekend, we are traveling across the USA to visit Grandma and Grandpa in Minnesota. Since we arrive in the airportContinue reading “To patch or not to patch at the airport?”
Week 5 – i patch
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 5. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. Right before her last visit we made sure to put the atropine drops in andContinue reading “Week 5 – i patch”
Week 4 – Dr. Patch
Update: 11/21/2013: I was contacted by a representative of Dr. Patch: ” Amomofelly mentions how easy it is to peak through the patch… We listened and created a new patch that fully occludes the eye” We will see if we can review the new design and will link to that review when it’s done. Welcome toContinue reading “Week 4 – Dr. Patch”
Week 3 – Patch Pals
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 2. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. The patching only and Atrophine only solution is not working, so our PO has recommendedContinue reading “Week 3 – Patch Pals”
How can you tell what they are actually going through?
Being a toddler is tough enough.Everyone is bigger, stronger, smarter, and faster than they are. Then, add a few vision issues and limited ability to communicate and as a result we parents become their vision advocates. So how can we tell what is really going on? Let me explain the situation. Sunday 2:00 A.M. EllyContinue reading “How can you tell what they are actually going through?”
Week 2 – Anissa’s Fun Patches
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 2. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. The patching only and Atrophine only solution is not working, so our PO has recommendedContinue reading “Week 2 – Anissa’s Fun Patches”
Week 1 – MYI Occlusion Eye Patches
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 1. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. The patching only and Atrophine only solution is not working, so our PO hasContinue reading “Week 1 – MYI Occlusion Eye Patches”
Free Headstrap from Framehuggers.com
In my quest for a perfect patch, I have been introduced to Camille at http://www.framehuggers.com. Her patch will be featured on one of my future Friday postings. She asked if I wanted to try out a head strap to help keep Elly’s glasses on as well. Thankfully, this is probably the only thing we don’tContinue reading “Free Headstrap from Framehuggers.com”
The Patch Challenge
I have decided to take this patching challenge on in full force. At the last visit PO that my daughters vision was worse (they did tell me this could happen and it was ok, but I am still worried) and that we needed to use atropine drops AND patch at least 2 hours a day. Continue reading “The Patch Challenge”
Any Zenni Pros out there?
A few people have posted that they have used Zenni in the past. Since Elly is so light sensitive and we live in the “Sunshine State,” I wanted to get her actual sunglasses for the millions of hours we spend outside. 2 nights ago we picked and ordered a cute pink pair. This is theContinue reading “Any Zenni Pros out there?”
Activities to do when patching II
Here are some more activities to do when patching. For Babies: Put a mobile or pictures that contrast with the ceiling and wall Play with bold colored blocks with patterns For tummy time, use a solid-colored blanket that contrasts with play toys For Toddlers: Memory Game – limit the choices based on the age, weContinue reading “Activities to do when patching II”
Days like this
It has been a long time since we have had a lot of questions and comments about Elly’s glasses. This weekend we took a family get-away to the beach and I feel like EVERYONE had something to say or wanted to know more about how I could tell she needed glasses, was it easy, howContinue reading “Days like this”
The new glasses are here!
We were so excited to get the new glasses (after almost 3 months of waiting) In those 3 months, both of Elliana eyes started turning out more than before. Our OP decided to increase her prescription in her right eye. She is a -7.75 in her right eye, but the first prescription was for -5.5Continue reading “The new glasses are here!”
Why isn’t she looking at me???
I started to really notice that Elly would just glance at me for a second or 2 when I was talking to her. I knew she was listening, but started to get worried when she didn’t look at me. My friends kids that are the same age all look at their parents when they areContinue reading “Why isn’t she looking at me???”
For Little Eyes 