We are a couple months out from our second strabismus surgery with my two year old son, Joel. We have been working through eye issues since he was about six months old. I was getting into a groove with it all. The monthly doctors appointments, the patching, and strategizing how to keep the latest pairContinue reading “Now What? A Mother’s Thoughts Post Strabismus Surgery”
Author Archives: Marie McNary
Wise About Eyes – A Resource for Eye and Vision Information
Our family recently found ourselves in the Cleveland, Ohio area visiting family. On a free morning, we headed over to a local library to take the kids to story time. One of the first things that caught my eye was a large owl with glasses. To my surprise and delight, this owl was only partContinue reading “Wise About Eyes – A Resource for Eye and Vision Information”
Preparing for Your Child’s Surgery
So your little one is having surgery? Take a deep breath. Now let it out. Good! I think this whole process is just as hard (if not harder) on the parent as it is the child. If you’re anything like me, you want to be doing something during this waiting stage. Planning was something IContinue reading “Preparing for Your Child’s Surgery”
Patching Your Toddler Full Time: Yes It Is Possible!
Before my son Joel’s first Strabismus surgery earlier this year, we were patching four hours a day. I could do four hours a day. We’d start patching first thing in the morning when he was fresh. I used lots of distractions and praise. By Noon he was ready for the patch to come off. ButContinue reading “Patching Your Toddler Full Time: Yes It Is Possible!”
For Little Eyes 