The Pediatric Ophthalmologist is great for explaining why and how to treat our little ones eye conditions, but I found it wasn’t enough information. I wanted, no wait, I needed more information, more support, more advice. There are various things you can do, but these are some that I, as a mom, would recommend. 1.Continue reading “You’re child has a vision impairment, now what???”
Category Archives: babies with glasses
when you’ve just found out your young child needs glasses
Our guide pulls together the most important advice and information for parents with young kids in glasses in an easy to read 2 pg guide. Updated November 23, 2015 This post is for anyone who just found out their young child (baby, toddler, or preschooler) will need glasses and did what I did – hitContinue reading “when you’ve just found out your young child needs glasses”
occluding lens for patching
This post comes from Danielle, who’s daughter, Mia, had a cataract in one eye. If you’re new, you may also want to read Mia’s story and update. – Ann Z Our daughter Mia just received an occluding contact lens that she will use as a means for patching her left eye. She began wearing aContinue reading “occluding lens for patching”
open thread on glasses
There have been quite a few questions in the comments recently asking about what frames people have for their children and whether they like them – and possibly more importantly, if their children like them. So, comment away. What frames have you owned for your kid(s) – do you like them – did they lastContinue reading “open thread on glasses”
Make it!
I have found if my toddler helps me make it, she is more likely to take more ownership over it and as a result take more care in it. We have made doll beds, doll clothes, skirts and jumpers for her, a bed quilt, wall art, and even a rug for her bedroom. Here areContinue reading “Make it!”
Is a vision plan worth it? One mom’s perspective.
GLASSES ARE EXPENSIVE!!! We purchased a vision plan this year because we knew that my husband, daughter, and I would all need glasses. Luckily his work offered a plan and we figured we would try it out. My pediatric ophthalmologist (covered with health care plan- thank goodness) looked at the optometrists and said that sheContinue reading “Is a vision plan worth it? One mom’s perspective.”
Finally!!
Ok- Well, we have had a horrible time getting McKenna’s first pair of glasses. From waiting 5 weeks to get them, to the clerk at Sears stashing them in a drawer; not sending them, and then quitting without so much of a note to another clerk to send them. But they finally came back withContinue reading “Finally!!”
100!
I’m very excited that little four eyes just passed the 100 posts mark today! I started this blog in mid-March, 3 months after Zoe started wearing glasses, because I just wanted to find other parents of young kids in glasses to talk with, and exchange ideas and tips and just generally connect. Since then we’veContinue reading “100!”
Our first Eye appointment- Eek!
I am so happy that I found this site! I need to vent. My daughter’s pediatrician first noticed a crossed eye at her 9 month check up. But, she only saw it once and thought maybe it was pseudo strabismus. Of course then I started to notice it more and more-then at her 12 monthContinue reading “Our first Eye appointment- Eek!”
Poll time!
WordPress now lets us make polls. So here’s one to get started… Any other polls you’d like to see?
numbers
Yesterday at church they presented the third graders with bibles. Three out of the 24 kids up there were wearing glasses. 1 in 8. Or 12.5%. It got me wondering about what percentage of kids under the age of 5 wear glasses, and how that compares with the population as a whole. I mean, it’sContinue reading “numbers”
Interview with Dr. B
Dr. Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist with a passion for children’s vision. He writes the Bright Eyes News blog, and has commented here a few times. If you haven’t read his blog, you should absolutely take a look, it’s readable, and he writes often about news and advances in children’s vision research. He graciously agreed toContinue reading “Interview with Dr. B”
update on Mia
From reader, Danielle: I wanted to give an update on Mia and her progress; and to maybe vent to other parents going through similar situations. Mia just had her 2nd surgery on Tuesday for glaucoma. After her first surgery when she was 1 month old to have a cataract removed from her right eye, herContinue reading “update on Mia”
Your stories – a little boy in glasses
My name is George, my wife is Alexandra, and our son’s name is Nicholas. Nicholas turned two as of August of this year. Our experiences with glasses, patching, and pediatric ophthalmologists began when Nicholas was about two months old. While changing his diaper one weekend morning, the sun happened to be shining in on hisContinue reading “Your stories – a little boy in glasses”
your stories – cataracts
I’ve moved this post from the comments, because I wanted to have it on the front page for everyone to read. I really love reading everyone’s stories about their kids and their glasses – I feel like I’ve learned so much from them, and I hope others do too. Please keep them coming (as alwaysContinue reading “your stories – cataracts”
For Little Eyes 