I’m terribly sorry for falling so far behind on the photo gallery updates. I’ve just added 7 new photos (of 8 beautiful children in glasses) to the page. If you have sent me a picture of your child and I missed it, please re-send it (ann@shinypebble.com), and I will add it. Check out the newContinue reading “Long overdue update to the photo gallery – 7 photos added”
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book review: Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles
I read a review of the new book, Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles by Jane O’Connor on Amblyopia Kids a few weeks ago. Based on that review, and Zoe’s love of her Fancy Nancy shoes, I figured I should get a copy for her. We got the book on Friday, and we’ve read it at leastContinue reading “book review: Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles”
spelling ophthalmologist
It took me a very long time before I could spell ophthalmologist right on the first try. I guess one of the perks of a kid in glasses is that I can now type it quickly with no problem. So I had to laugh when I this tweet from FakeAPStylebook (absolutely worth following if youContinue reading “spelling ophthalmologist”
when will I learn?
Zoe’s had glasses for over 2 1/2 years. By now, I should know that I can’t get shirts with anything but the loosest neck over Zoe’s head without taking her glasses off first. But I still forget on a regular basis (and yes, I forget to take my own off when I’m getting dressed –Continue reading “when will I learn?”
do young kids get teased because of glasses?
It’s a common concern (and one that I hold) for parents of young kids in glasses: Will my child be teased because of their glasses? It doesn’t help that the plot of many of the books and movies about kids in glasses revolve around the child being teased and then figuring out how to dealContinue reading “do young kids get teased because of glasses?”
Amblyopia PSA from Amblyopia Kids
I wanted to pass this along from Amblyopia Kids. Belle is 5, and does a great job in this video of explaining why she wears a patch. I love the idea of helping kids talk about why they have a patch (or glasses) in their own words, to help them feel more comfortable with it,Continue reading “Amblyopia PSA from Amblyopia Kids”
Open thread: struggles
We haven’t had an open thread in a while. Some kids use glasses as teethers, some hide or break them, some fight patching tooth and nail, and some of us struggle with the changes that glasses and vision problems can mean for our children, or with rude comments from strangers. What are the biggest strugglesContinue reading “Open thread: struggles”
important safety tip regarding your child’s glasses and water buffalo
This evening, Zoe and I were reading a book about different animals. We got to a page with a picture of water buffalo, and she asked if they were nice. “Yes,” I say, “remember that other story we read where they talked about them being gentle animals?” “But the water buffalo will break my glasses,”Continue reading “important safety tip regarding your child’s glasses and water buffalo”
what to do with 2 pair of glasses? Backup pair, or two primary pairs?
Jennifer had a question in the comments that’s something I’ve been thinking about recently, too. She wondered whether it was better, if your child already has 2 pair of glasses, to have one pair as the primary pair, and one set aside as a backup. Or does it make more sense to have both pairsContinue reading “what to do with 2 pair of glasses? Backup pair, or two primary pairs?”
Eye appointments and sunglasses
How to tell Zoe just got out of an eye appointment? Sunglasses and lots and lots of stickers. The eye doctor’s office has a ready supply of both. You would think that after doing this, oh I don’t even know how many times, I would remember that Zoe will have her eyes dilated and thatContinue reading “Eye appointments and sunglasses”
Keeping the glasses clean
Sukanya posted on the facebook group about the difficulties in keeping her son’s glasses clean. It made me laugh, only because we’ve had the exact same frustrations throughout the 2 1/2 years that Zoe’s worn her glasses. I feel like every time I’ve looked at her glasses, they’ve been cloudy or dirty or covered inContinue reading “Keeping the glasses clean”
Speaking of photo contests…
Thank you again to Amomofelly for running the Princess Peepers contest, to author Pam Culvert, for so generously offering two signed copies, and especially to everyone for submitting pictures, they’re great! Speaking of photo contests, the Children’s Eye Foundation photo contest is still running. I have 8 gorgeous photos on our page of entries, ifContinue reading “Speaking of photo contests…”
when your child suddenly refuses to wear their glasses
Karla recently posted on the facebook group that her 9 month old son Caleb had suddenly refused to wear his glasses that he’d been wearing well for quite a while. It turns out that he had an ear infection, and after a couple of days on antibiotics, he’s back to wearing his glasses again. ThisContinue reading “when your child suddenly refuses to wear their glasses”
Children’s Eye Foundation photo contest
It is time again for the Children’s Eye Foundation’s “I Care for Eyecare” photo contest. Children’s Eye Foundation is the foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, their aim is to ensure that all children receive proper eye care, and to encourage physicians to enter the field of pediatric ophthalmology. Each year,Continue reading “Children’s Eye Foundation photo contest”
Questions for parents of children with visual impairments
I just got this request on the facebook group, and wanted to pass it along to parents of children with visual impairments (that is, children whose vision issues are non-correctable). My name is Chloe and I am a student Social worker doing a research placement looking at children with visual impairments. I was wondering ifContinue reading “Questions for parents of children with visual impairments”
For Little Eyes 