Author Archives: Ann Z

Photo of the day: Pete the Patch Man

Elizabeth Rapihana shared this photo on our facebook group.  She found the Marvel Infinity War version of the Thor action figure, who happens to be sporting an eye patch.  Now, Thor has become “Pete, the Patch Man!”  Pete brings little gifts of joy to kids who have to wear eye patches. [image description: Thor actionContinue reading “Photo of the day: Pete the Patch Man”

Hidden picture game, for little eyes style

It’s time to play every parent of a child in glasses’ favorite game!  This cute little stinker has decided to play a game of hide and seek with his glasses. Can you find his glasses hidden in the picture below? Where is the best place you’ve found your child’s glasses? Many thanks to Amber LaneContinue reading “Hidden picture game, for little eyes style”

Your stories: “glasses make her the little person she was always meant to be”

I want to share my journey as a parent to any new parents in this group. I was devastated at first when I heard that our beautiful little firecracker needed glasses when she was a little over two. Hearing that she is severely farsighted (hyperopic) was a tough blow – surprisingly tough – even though she did not suffer and the fix was easy. I researched the issue like crazy, obsessed over the diagnosis and worried about what her future entailed as a bespectacled little lady. I need not have worried.

10 year anniversary giveaway – Stay Puts and Kids Bright Eyes frames!

Update March 30, 2018: Congratulations to our winners: Stay puts: Lisa Ramos, Alicia Burns, and Robin; and the winner of frames: Heidi Olson! Here’s another giveaway in celebration of our anniversary!!  Kids Bright Eyes is giving away one free frame and 3- 4-packs of Stay Puts, so this giveaway has 4 winners!  Kids Bright Eyes hasContinue reading “10 year anniversary giveaway – Stay Puts and Kids Bright Eyes frames!”

10 year anniversary Eye Power Kids Wear t-shirt giveaway!

Added 3/26/2018:  This giveaway is now over, comments are closed. Congratulations to our winner, Muguet!!! Ready for another giveaway in honor of our 10 year anniversary? Eye Power Kid’s Wear is giving away a t-shirt in the design of the winner’s choice! [visual description: a boy and a girl, both wearing glasses. The boy is wearingContinue reading “10 year anniversary Eye Power Kids Wear t-shirt giveaway!”

10 year anniversary Glasses Book giveaway!

Added March 20, 2018: Congratulations to the winners: Carla, Audrey, Sarah, and Heather!!! In honor of our 10 year anniversary, I’m doing a giveaway of the Glasses book.  Glasses is my board book for young kids in glasses.  It was inspired in part by the reactions to the photo galleries on this site – IContinue reading “10 year anniversary Glasses Book giveaway!”

Throwback Thursday – 10 years of For Little Eyes

10 years ago, when Zoe was still just a toddler, I opened up a wordpress blog post editor and started to write… So your toddler needs glasses? My daughter Zoe got glasses at the age of 14 months to correct strabismus due to her being far-sighted. It’s been 3 months (is that all? seems likeContinue reading “Throwback Thursday – 10 years of For Little Eyes”

Celebrate 10 Years of For Little Eyes!!

March 15th will be the 10th anniversary of this site!  I’m amazed at how much we’ve grown, how many photos and stories and videos and helpful tips have been shared!  And here’s to many more to come!  Thank you all for being a big part of what has made this community great! [visual description: aContinue reading “Celebrate 10 Years of For Little Eyes!!”