Ever since my book project was funded on Kickstarter (almost exactly a year ago now), I try to keep an eye out (pun intended) for other crowdfunded projects that would be of interest to our community. There are two projects that are currently running that I wanted to let you all know about: The BestContinue reading “Crowdfunding projects: a children’s book and computer game”
Category Archives: babies with glasses
Sleeping beauties in glasses
Just a bit of sweetness to brighten your day. All of these were posted today in our facebook group, and are posted here with permission.
Couple of links for learning about vision development
Current understanding of what infants see. An article written by Lea Hyvarinen and others that reviews the current literature to give a great overview of how infants see and how vision develops in the first year of life. Lea Hyvarinen is known, among other things, for developing the Lea symbols (circle, heart, square, house)Continue reading “Couple of links for learning about vision development”
World Sight Day 2014: No More Avoidable Blindness
Today is World Sight Day 2014. World Sight Day is a day of global awareness of vision issues, the call to action for this year is one that’s near to my heart: No More Avoidable Blindness. I’ve written before about how important it is for children to have their vision checked, and if they haveContinue reading “World Sight Day 2014: No More Avoidable Blindness”
Glasses Board Book giveaway!!!
Some glasses are red, Some glasses are blue, I think your glasses look great on you! – excerpt from Glasses, a board book I’m thrilled that Peeps Eyewear and Eye Power Kids Wear are celebrating the recent release of Glasses with a huge rainbow-themed giveaway! Why rainbows, you ask? 1. The Glasses board book features kids wearing glasses in tons of differentContinue reading “Glasses Board Book giveaway!!!”
Milestones to celebrate when you have a child in glasses
Recently, Zoe had an eye appointment and we heard something we’d never heard before: “come back in a year.” A year?!? Zoe has never in her life gone a full year without an eye appointment (her first was at 9 months old). It’s thrilling and a bit scary all at the same time. Her eyeContinue reading “Milestones to celebrate when you have a child in glasses”
Frequently asked question: what does my child see? A few vision simulators with caveats
There’s a cliche of “looking through your eyes” as a way of trying to see the world as someone else might. It’s usually not meant literally, of course, but it reflects our desire to understand how others see things. That’s certainly true when you learn that your child has a vision problem. It’s very common toContinue reading “Frequently asked question: what does my child see? A few vision simulators with caveats”
heartbreaking photo of glasses meet garbage disposal
Sometimes you see a photo, and read the explanation and your heart just sinks: “Totally heartbroken – my one-year-old dropped his glasses down the sink and they went through the garbage disposal.” Posted to the Little Four Eyes facebook group, shared here with permission.
My book is published
I’ve posted a bit about the children’s book about glasses that I’ve been working on – it’s one that I held a Kickstarter project to raise the funding for. Well I’m thrilled to say that the book has been published and is now available for purchase. The whole experience has been fascinating, eye opening, way outsideContinue reading “My book is published”
Reader request: anyone with a child diagnosed with CHED?
Is there anyone out there with a child diagnosed with CHED (Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy), either recessive or dominant? Another parent is really hoping to connect others facing the same thing, as it’s a rare disorder, their having trouble finding others out there. Leave a comment, or drop me an email (ann@shinypebble.com) if youContinue reading “Reader request: anyone with a child diagnosed with CHED?”
Children’s Eye Foundation 2014 photo contest – Best Buddies to See You Through
It’s again time for the annual Children’s Eye Foundation photo contest for their calendar. The Children’s Eye Foundation is the foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS). The theme for this year’s photo contest is “Best Buddies to See You Through“. Once you submit a photo, people can vote on their favorites.Continue reading “Children’s Eye Foundation 2014 photo contest – Best Buddies to See You Through”
The third annual Great Glasses Play Day!
The third annual Great Glasses Play Day is just around the corner! I’ll be celebrating in Minneapolis, but there’s a whole lot of events this year and even if there are none near you, we have many ways for you to join the celebrations! Many thanks to Jessica Butler of Eye Power Kid’s Wear forContinue reading “The third annual Great Glasses Play Day!”
Great Glasses Play Day 2014 updates!
We’re getting closer to this year’s Great Glasses Play Day – our 3rd annual event will happen the first weekend in May! What’s the Great Glasses Play Day? For anyone unfamiliar with the event, it’s a day to celebrate kids in glasses, patches, and contacts. It’s a chance to meet up and have a goodContinue reading “Great Glasses Play Day 2014 updates!”
Wonderful video of a baby getting glasses for the first time
I saw this video and just had to share it (with the permission of the parents, of course!). The baby is 6 months old and has just gotten his first pair of glasses for myopia (nearsightedness / shortsightedness) and astigmatism. You can watch the moment he starts seeing everything around him – his pacifier fallsContinue reading “Wonderful video of a baby getting glasses for the first time”
Is it a good thing for glasses to be associated with geeks and nerds?
Recently, UK retailer Tesco had some children’s shirts for sale that had a picture of an animal wearing glasses and the word “geek” or “nerd.” Quite a few parents wrote on Tesco’s wall to complain about the shirts linking glasses with a term that many people still feel is an insult. Tesco decided to removeContinue reading “Is it a good thing for glasses to be associated with geeks and nerds?”
For Little Eyes 