I just ran across a press release today announcing promising early results of a study named the Stabilization of Myopia by Accelerated Reshaping Technique (SMART) Trial – The study is a five-year trial of a treatment called overnight orthokeratology (also known as corneal refractive therapy or vision shaping treatment). In this treatment, patients wear aContinue reading “method of slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children shows promise (SMART Trial)”
Author Archives: Ann Z
explaining the whys and hows of glasses to young children
I recently came across the website whyzz.com – they try to answer the why and how questions in a way that understandable to kids ages 3 to 8. I found a few questions and answers that might be of interest, especially if you find yourself trying to explain glasses or vision to young kids. SomeContinue reading “explaining the whys and hows of glasses to young children”
Last day to vote in the Children’s Eye Foundation photo contest – updated
Update – the contest is now closed. According to the website, results will be posted by July 10. I wish I’d grabbed final numbers, but that doesn’t seem to be an option. It seemed like the photo contest would never end. For months, people would ask me if the voting was over, and how ZoeContinue reading “Last day to vote in the Children’s Eye Foundation photo contest – updated”
open thread – responses
I’m pretty used to people commenting on Zoe’s glasses, and it seemed like she was getting fewer comments, but then there’s always those days. This weekend we were out and about running errands, and I have no idea what it was, but we kept getting stopped by people who wanted to ask about her glasses,Continue reading “open thread – responses”
noticing
This morning when I dropped Zoe off at daycare, one of the teachers told me that Zoe had come up to her yesterday and said, “Kathy, you wear glasses. Just like Zoe!” It was nice to hear that Zoe’s speaking more in full sentences (she’s been pretty shy about talking at daycare), but it madeContinue reading “noticing”
New guide for ordering glasses online
I’ve finally finished putting together the guide to ordering children’s glasses online, pulling from many of your comments and experiences. It’s linked from the Resources and the Collected Wisdom pages. I’m still quite hesitant about ordering primary glasses for Zoe online, but we had a good experience ordering her prescription sunglasses. I’d love any ofContinue reading “New guide for ordering glasses online”
Your Stories – The strongest one-pounder: Part 2 – in school with an individualized education plan
This is the second part of Dina’s story about her son Will. Part one introduced her son “Will,” now 8, who was born prematurely and subsequently spent 5 long months in a Newborn ICU. I asked her to write more about working with the school system to support a legally blind child. – Ann ZContinue reading “Your Stories – The strongest one-pounder: Part 2 – in school with an individualized education plan”
Everything you wanted to know about children’s glasses
Danielle D. Crull (Miss Danielle) is an American Board of Opticianry Master-Certified Optician. She specializes in fitting and dispensing glasses for children, and runs the website A Child’s Eyes, which has fantastic information about kids and glasses. Miss Danielle graciously agreed to do an interview with me focusing on choosing and fitting children’s glasses. TheContinue reading “Everything you wanted to know about children’s glasses”
Your stories: The strongest one pounder you’ll ever meet – part 1
This story comes from Dina, the author of the blog Frazzled Working Mom. Her older child has since been diagnosed on the autism spectrum and is legally blind; as a result, Dina has become an expert in navigating through the special education system to successfully advocate for him. She’s sharing the story of her son’sContinue reading “Your stories: The strongest one pounder you’ll ever meet – part 1”
short summer thoughts
Zoe’s prescription sunglasses arrived the other day (we got her PD measured at Costco optical, and ordered them from Zenni). Just in time for cold, rainy weather. Of course. They need to be adjusted a bit, but otherwise look like they’ll fit. Zoe’s thrilled, and keeps asking if she can wear them, and then mentionsContinue reading “short summer thoughts”
peripheral vision
My local paper just ran an article, “Kids can’t helping being kids, so let’s keep them safe” which talks about the fact that children don’t fully develop peripheral vision until they’re in their teens. I have to imagine that for our kids with glasses, their peripheral vision is even worse. The main point of theContinue reading “peripheral vision”
Mia’s contact lens
I’m posting this update on Mia from Danielle. -Ann Z Mia finally received her contact lens with a prescription of +8. We had to try 3 different contact lenses and all 3 were sliding around inside her eye. Due to Mia’s glaucoma her eye is not shaped normal and is what the doctor called “steep”Continue reading “Mia’s contact lens”
Picture request: strabismus photo for the cover of Optometry and Vision Development
Dr. Bonilla-Warford, from Bright Eyes News has been asked to find a cover photo for an issue of Optometry and Vision Development. He is looking for a high quality, high resolution (large) photo of a child or adult with strabismus. I asked if the picture should clearly show the strabismus, or if it would beContinue reading “Picture request: strabismus photo for the cover of Optometry and Vision Development”
Prevalence of refractive errors in young children: The Baltimore Pediatric Eye Disease study
I finally got around to reading the full article published in Ophthalmology on the Baltimore Pediatric Eye Disease study (link to the abstract, link to a press release). The study looked at nearly 2300 children ages 6 months to 5 years old. The researchers examined the children and recorded the refractive error and astigmatism toContinue reading “Prevalence of refractive errors in young children: The Baltimore Pediatric Eye Disease study”
online glasses special for adults from SelectSpecs
I’m straying a bit from our normal focus (oh dear, please forgive that unintentional pun – there are just too many puns to be made when it comes to vision…), as this post is about glasses for adults, but since many eye problems are inherited, I know that many of us wear glasses ourselves. IContinue reading “online glasses special for adults from SelectSpecs”
For Little Eyes 