Author Archives: Ann Z

New Year – New Name: Little Four Eyes is now For Little Eyes

It’s the start of the new year, and a time to reflect and make changes. In that spirit, I have decided to change the name of this site (and the related fb group and page) from “Little Four Eyes” to “For Little Eyes.” There’s a few reasons that led to this decision, and I wantedContinue reading “New Year – New Name: Little Four Eyes is now For Little Eyes”

Cyber Monday, Little Four Eyes style — and a giveaway!

Hello! For readers in the U.S., I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and a happy weekend to all! I am so thankful for this community and for all the people who have helped Zoe to see better. Tomorrow is known as Cyber Monday, a day when online retailers often offer deals to kick offContinue reading “Cyber Monday, Little Four Eyes style — and a giveaway!”

Great Glasses Play Day Book Contest Results

Last weekend was the Great Glasses Play Day and the week leading up to it was Children’s Book Week.  So in honor of both celebrations, I held a contest on Facebook, asking people to submit their child’s favorite book about glasses and write a little about why they loved the book. So first, congratulations toContinue reading “Great Glasses Play Day Book Contest Results”

Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day

Today, April 6, is Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day.  Bohring-Opitz Syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome, with myopia being one of the common features of the syndrome.  You can read more here. Two years ago, Chad and Taylor shared the story of their daughter Talynn who has Bohring-Opitz Syndrome.  They’ve sent an update and some photosContinue reading “Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day”

Rare Disease Day: With research possibilities are endless!

Today, February 28 is Rare Disease Day.  This is a day to raise awareness around rare diseases and the need for research.  With only 5% of rare diseases having a cure, this means many patients are left with unanswered questions and doctors who are equally as puzzled as them! Research leads to new treatments, or inContinue reading “Rare Disease Day: With research possibilities are endless!”

Resolution for the new year: get your child’s vision checked

If you have a young child and you’re wondering if they may have a vision issue — go, get them checked out now. Vision issues are notoriously hard for parents or pediatricians to catch in young kids without a full vision exam. As it turns out, a pediatric vision exam is a pretty easy, non-invasive way to either get peace of mind or, if your child does have a vision problem, get moving on treatment.

9 years in glasses & why you should get your child’s eyes checked

Zoe’s 9 year anniversary of getting her first glasses was at the end of December.  Her Glassesversary, as I like to call it.  At this point, she’s had glasses for 90% of her life — her glasses are so much a normal part of her that it didn’t warrant more than a passing mention, andContinue reading “9 years in glasses & why you should get your child’s eyes checked”

A day in the life of a children’s optician

I just love this new post by children’s optician, Danielle Crull from A Child’s Eyes.  She walks through the possible frame count for a young child as she learns more about his situation and needs and slowly figures out which frames might work for him.  It’s a great look at the thinking that goes inContinue reading “A day in the life of a children’s optician”

Choosing glasses for your child: a printable guide

I’ve put together a printable guide (as a pdf) with some of the information and advice that’s been published in some of our posts here about fit, warranties, and lens options.  In particular, this pulls from the guide to finding glasses that fit and the post about lens options. The guide is meant to be printed (orContinue reading “Choosing glasses for your child: a printable guide”