There’s some good discussion and tips on the open thread on glasses about ordering glasses online. I think I will add a section to the Collected Wisdom page about that. So if you have any additional hints or tips, let me know. The discussion was spurred by a question from Monica who is looking forContinue reading “ordering glasses online”
Category Archives: glasses
just for fun
Not sure what was going on, but I stumbled upon two articles about dogs and glasses today. I know it’s a little outside the normal topic of the blog, but I had to share. I hope you all enjoy as much as I did. First meet Chanel, who at almost 21 is the world’s oldestContinue reading “just for fun”
When do the glasses come off?
I got this email question the other day from Lisa (I’m a little behind on getting through my emails): Do any parents whose children wear their glasses full time allow their children to nap with them on? My nearsighted 3-year-old is still in a crib and takes naps some of the time. However, often heContinue reading “When do the glasses come off?”
Any Zenni Pros out there?
A few people have posted that they have used Zenni in the past. Since Elly is so light sensitive and we live in the “Sunshine State,” I wanted to get her actual sunglasses for the millions of hours we spend outside. 2 nights ago we picked and ordered a cute pink pair. This is theContinue reading “Any Zenni Pros out there?”
adjustments
I feel like my life has revolved around glasses adjustments this week. One of the unanticipated (for me, in retrospect, it seems obvious) consequences of Zoe having two pair of glasses is that it doubles the number of frames that might need adjusting. Friday I took Zoe in to get her red frames adjusted, theyContinue reading “adjustments”
For anyone in Kansas City – free children’s eyeglasses
I just ran across this, and called to confirm. Target stores with Optical departments in the Kansas City area are offering free eyeglasses for kids under 12. There appears to be no catch, they’re trying to promote their optical departments. You need to bring in a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor and TargetContinue reading “For anyone in Kansas City – free children’s eyeglasses”
Question: if you don’t have a good selection of frames:
I’ve seen a lot of questions about what to do if the glasses providers near you don’t offer a good (or any) selection of frames for such young kids. I know some of you are in this situation, any recommendations or advice? I am realizing just how spoiled we are by our local children’s eyeglassesContinue reading “Question: if you don’t have a good selection of frames:”
You’re child has a vision impairment, now what???
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???”
vision acuity simulator
This comes via Bright Eyes News (where I get almost all my vision-related news): an online vision acuity simulator – you can enter a prescription and see a simulation of what a vision chart would look like to someone with that prescription who isn’t wearing glasses. [Updated 3/1/2009: As Annie notes in the comments,Continue reading “vision acuity simulator”
Poll – sunglasses
What do you all do for your kids when it’s sunny out (it’s hard for me to imagine such a thing right now, but I’m sure it’ll happen here sometime)? (This question came in as a suggestion from the little four eyes facebook group. On facebook? Join us!)
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”
Poll: Temples
There has been some discussion in the comments about the types of temples on glasses. I believe that cable – or comfort cable – temples are the ones the hook all the way around the ear, while skull temples (which sounds like the home of the villain in a fantasy novel) are the temples thatContinue reading “Poll: Temples”
I need to vent about repairs
We have only had our Hush Puppies frames with cable temples 3 months and already the cable plastic has ripped and is coming apart. If you read my post about getting the glass – you know I am already not the happiest with Lange Eye Care. Since then, I have found an amazing one. BecauseContinue reading “I need to vent about repairs”
one frame, two frame, red frame, blue frame
The new frames arrived today! Given that Zoe’s old frames were holding on by a bit of electric tape and a prayer, it was welcome news. I decided to take Iris’s suggestion, and the old glasses are now in Zoe’s memory box. I think it’ll be fun to look back years from now, at justContinue reading “one frame, two frame, red frame, blue frame”
not sure whether to laugh or cry
When I picked up Zoe from daycare this afternoon, the first thing I noticed was the white tape on the side of her glasses. “Glasses break, mama!” Yeah. Apparently during their free play time, one of the other toddlers took her glasses and the earpiece broke off. They taped it back on because it’s notContinue reading “not sure whether to laugh or cry”
For Little Eyes 