This comment came in from Karen. I wanted to put it up as a regular post so that everyone can see it because it’s such a helpful and interesting story. Karen got glasses at 19 months, and writes about growing up with high myopia and glasses. – Ann Z I am writing just to reassureContinue reading “Reader Post – growing up with myopia”
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reader request: aniridia
A reader, Sue, just learned that her son has aniridia and nystagmus. Aniridia is a lack of iris, which is associated with low vision and other vision issues. She would love to connect with any other parents of children with aniridia, or anyone who has dealt with this. Please leave a comment, or email meContinue reading “reader request: aniridia”
Reader question: patching 24/7
Nicole just posted this question on the facebook group, and I thought I would post it here in hopes that someone else may have experience or thoughts for her. I am about to embark on full time eye patching of my 2 year old son, to see if we can gain some improvement of visionContinue reading “Reader question: patching 24/7”
reader question: farsighted, but eyes turning out
This question came in from Jacqui, who is hoping someone else may have experience with this. -Ann Z Our daughter Coco is longsighted with both eyes +4. Six months ago our specialist advised us that she did not require glasses because she was coping well and would probably require them later in life for readingContinue reading “reader question: farsighted, but eyes turning out”
Your stories – wearing glasses for protective purposes
I asked Karla to write about her experiences with her son wearing glasses for protective purposes: because he has very low vision in one eye, he wears glasses to protect his sighted eye. You can see a picture of her son in the previous post. Many thanks to Karla! – Ann Z Caleb’s Story IContinue reading “Your stories – wearing glasses for protective purposes”
Your stories: dealing with triplets when one of them wears glasses
This story came in from Jennifer. -Ann Z When I found out Bo has Accommodative Esotropia and would have to wear glasses, I was not concerned about how he would handle it. I was concerned about how his brother and sister would handle it. I have Triplets. When Bo got glasses they were a littleContinue reading “Your stories: dealing with triplets when one of them wears glasses”
Reader question: child terrified of walking after getting glasses
Melody recently posted this question to the Little Four Eyes facebook group, and I wanted to post it here, too to see if anyone has run into this or has any thoughts or advice for Melody. –Ann Z Has anybody ever had an issue with their child being terrified to walk after getting glasses? MyContinue reading “Reader question: child terrified of walking after getting glasses”
Book review: Randy Kazandy where are your glasses?
Annie and her daughter Aubrie sent us this review of the book Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses? By Rhonda Fischer, Art By Kim Sponaugle -Ann Z Aubrie and I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The pages were filled with colorful images & each page had glasses on it. Some of the glasses were hidden &Continue reading “Book review: Randy Kazandy where are your glasses?”
Reader question – myelinated retinal nerve fibers
I’m reposting this comment from Stacy in hopes that others will have information for her. -Ann Z I have a 15 month old son, Ethan, and we just had our first visit with a pediatric ophthalmologist. I feel very disappointed, frustrated and scared after this appointment. We took our son to the ophthalmologist because hisContinue reading “Reader question – myelinated retinal nerve fibers”
Your stories – Dagny’s glasses
When my daughter Dagny was five months old she would cross her eyes when she was upset about something. It was a phase that only lasted a few weeks and I was relieved when it stopped. At her one year well-baby checkup her pediatrician asked me if I noticed her right eye turning in. ItContinue reading “Your stories – Dagny’s glasses”
Your stories: you make the best decision based on the information you are provided with
This update comes from Danielle, whose daughter Mia had cataract surgery as an infant, and continues to deal with glaucoma, patching, and contacts. You can read more of Danielle’s posts about Mia here (introducing Mia, after her second glaucoma surgery, occluding lens for patching, glaucoma valve shifting and corneal scarring, Mia’s contact lens). -Ann ZContinue reading “Your stories: you make the best decision based on the information you are provided with”
Graduating from the eye clinic
Anne from Is this a boardinghouse or something? just sent me a note with some great news. Her son, Alex – now 9 years old, has worn glasses since he was 3 1/2, and has struggled with amblyopia for years. From her post: Over the years, we patched, dropped, argued, bribed & begged. We hadContinue reading “Graduating from the eye clinic”
Reader question: 15 month old using her weaker eye
I was just sent this question, and have no experience with this, so I thought I’d see if anyone else had dealt with this: My daughter has been crossing her right eye for about six months and it is getting progressively worse. We finally got in to the children’s hospital and the doctor was shockedContinue reading “Reader question: 15 month old using her weaker eye”
Reader question: color blindness
This question came in from Annie: Is there any way to find out if your child is color blind? Everett is now 2. He can count to 10 in Spanish, he knows his shapes, all kinds of things…but he doesn’t know his colors. It’s really bad – he doesn’t know hardly any of them andContinue reading “Reader question: color blindness”
Reader question: glasses and physical activity classes
I just got this question from Jenny. Her daughter is almost 4 and has just (this weekend) gotten glasses for strabismus, amblyopia, and farsightedness. She’s wondering whether her daughter should wear her glasses in her gymnastics and skating classes. She was also thinking of signing her up for skiing class this winter, but is hesitantContinue reading “Reader question: glasses and physical activity classes”
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