I got an email from Molly who had a lot of questions about learning that your child needs glasses. I thought I’d turn to you for some answers. I think I speak for all of us, that our biggest fear when we learn our child needs glasses, is for their vision. But setting that aside,Continue reading “Our biggest worries with a child in glasses – and our realities”
Category Archives: babies with glasses
Myth busting with Kids’ Eyes Online
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about children’s vision and glasses for young kids. Here are the seven myths I’ve heard and read the most (and likely you’ve heard some of them, too) about young children with glasses. Babies don’t need glasses because they don’t need to read. You can’t test a baby’sContinue reading “Myth busting with Kids’ Eyes Online”
Happy 2013!
Wishing all of you a very, very happy new year! May 2013 bring all of you much peace, joy, and no broken, scratched, or lost glasses! Three quick resolutions for 2013 1: Protect your child’s glasses: Keep your house stocked for good glasses maintenance: plenty of microfiber or soft cotton cleaning cloths around theContinue reading “Happy 2013!”
open letter to children’s eye care providers
Note – we have been lucky to enjoy a great relationship with Zoe’s pediatric ophthalmologist, but from comments here, in the facebook group, and other conversations I’ve had, I know that’s not always the case. – Ann Z Dear Children’s Eye Care Providers, First off, thank you! Thank you for you devoting your time andContinue reading “open letter to children’s eye care providers”
In thanks
Those of us in the US are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving later this week, a day to eat turkey (or tofurkey or whatever) with family and friends and to think about what we’re thankful for. We often complain about the rude comments or stares from strangers, but in the spirit of giving thanks, I’d loveContinue reading “In thanks”
Pictures (of various sorts)
I realized I was horribly behind in updating our photo gallery. I’ve taken care of that, and we’re up to 159 fantastic pictures, there. As always, if I somehow missed a picture you sent me, I am sorry. Please let me know. And if you’d like to have your child’s picture in the gallery, sendContinue reading “Pictures (of various sorts)”
mini-rant: pictures of babies or toddlers wearing adult glasses
All right, I’ll admit that this is kind of a minor pet peeve, but I’ve noticed it recently and it’s starting to really bug me. I’m not a fan of pictures of babies and young kids wearing what are clearly adult glasses. I get that a lot of parents take those pictures as a joke,Continue reading “mini-rant: pictures of babies or toddlers wearing adult glasses”
Open thread: Signs your young child needed glasses
It’s a question that all of us with a young child in glasses have heard over and over: “How did you even know your child needed glasses?” It’s hard when your son or daughter isn’t reading, might not even be talking, to have any sense of whether they’re seeing well. And if you look forContinue reading “Open thread: Signs your young child needed glasses”
Reader request: anyone’s child with antimetropia (one eye farsighted and the other nearsighted)?
This comment came in yesterday, and I have permission to re-post it here, as Giri is looking for other parents facing the same situation. – Ann Z Hello, My 12 month old son got a prescription for glasses, which more of them saying is rare (OD +6.50 +1.0 x90 / OS -7.50 Sph) Dr. recommendedContinue reading “Reader request: anyone’s child with antimetropia (one eye farsighted and the other nearsighted)?”
Happy Great Glasses Play Day!
The day has arrived. I hope you’ll celebrate the Great Glasses Play Day with us! Celebrate our children who wear glasses, their unique style, and the advances in eyewear that help our children to see! (I feel like I’m saying “celebrate” a lot, but heck, it’s the Great Glasses Play Day, let’s celebrate!) Please feel free toContinue reading “Happy Great Glasses Play Day!”
Great Glasses Play Day update and request for help
I’ve been behind on posting – I apologize! I’ve been busy working with Kristin Ellsworth on the first annual Great Glasses Play Day. It’s been a lot of work so far, but I’m getting very excited about how it’s shaping up. We have events lined up in 7 locations across the world for families toContinue reading “Great Glasses Play Day update and request for help”
Your stories: Has it been a year?
June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we’re featuring stories about families dealing with pediatric cataracts. Thank you so much to Crystal, for sharing her son Grant’s story. You can read more of Crystal’s writing and more about Grant at her blog, Sight Restored. – Ann Z Has it been a year? A year since I toldContinue reading “Your stories: Has it been a year?”
Child care and glasses
One of my biggest worries when Zoe got her glasses was how she would do with her glasses when she was at daycare. While they’ve always been wonderful with Zoe, I was sure that they would not be interested in spending all day fighting with her to get her to keep her glasses on. WhenContinue reading “Child care and glasses”
things to say (and not say) to young kids with glasses
Update 6/16/2014: Thank you for all the great responses. I got some great suggestions and I’ve updated this in response. As I was reading through the comments on my last post (asking for favorite comments about your child in glasses), it got me thinking about the good things to say to young kids in glasses,Continue reading “things to say (and not say) to young kids with glasses”
Little Four Eyes store: happy new glasses cards, t-shirts, and stickers
I’m pretty excited to let everyone know that I’ve started a Zazzle store with some Little Four Eyes items. I asked Meagan Nishi, the artist behind a lot of our coloring pages, to create some images for new glasses cards, t-shirts, and stickers. At the moment, there are 3 designs for cards, 2 designs forContinue reading “Little Four Eyes store: happy new glasses cards, t-shirts, and stickers”
For Little Eyes 