Category Archives: kids with glasses

Reader question: School help in getting child to wear glasses

This question was posted by a reader on the Little Four Eyes facebook group.  -Ann Z We found out a few weeks ago our child is near-sighted. Can anyone speak to whether doctors usually write notes to inform schools that a child needs to wear glasses? We have written two notes so far this firstContinue reading “Reader question: School help in getting child to wear glasses”

Reader question: self conscious in glasses

This question came in from Heidi.  Any advice for her older son?  -Ann Z Hi, I am a mom of 2 boys that wear glasses. My oldest is 5 1/2 and just got his glasses the week before kindergarten started.  My youngest is 2 1/2 and has worn glasses for 9 months.  My oldest isContinue reading “Reader question: self conscious in glasses”

Backyardigans’ “Glasses Are Great” Stickers

My friend just sent me this link to print our own stickers.  I  like the idea of making them into iron-on transfers too.  They were bright colored, fun, and great for a little one in glasses, so I wanted to pass it along! http://www.nickjr.com/printables/backyardigans-glasses-stickers.jhtml

Book Giveaway at Amblyopia Kids: 45 Lazy Eye Exercises

Hellokittiemama over at Amblyopia Kids recently reviewed the book 45 Lazy Eye Exercises, and raved about it and recommends it “especially to parents who are just starting out with patching, as well as parents like me — who may have been patching now for several months but feeling like they’ve hit a wall on thingsContinue reading “Book Giveaway at Amblyopia Kids: 45 Lazy Eye Exercises”

reader question: looking for examples of kids with higher prescriptions

I just got this email from Tami, who is looking for stories and pictures of kids with high + prescriptions to help her daughter who is unhappy about getting glasses and worried how they’ll look on her.  As an aside, any doctors reading this should take this as a lesson in being careful in whatContinue reading “reader question: looking for examples of kids with higher prescriptions”

a bird, a cake, a hand, a phone

A few weeks ago we left the PO’s office with some discouraging news.  Nicholas’s  left eye was not doing as well as in previous visits.  Upon reading the eye chart, he was only able to identify the figures to 20/50 R and barely 20/200 L.  We were 20/50 in both just 3 months prior.  WhileContinue reading “a bird, a cake, a hand, a phone”

kids’ glasses and personality

I ran across a tweet this afternoon that got me thinking: VisionExpo 73% of American’s believe a person’s choice of eyeglasses reflect their personality, data courtesy of VisionWatch… What do you think??? Do your kids’ glasses reflect their personalities?   Do they reflect yours?  Or do they reflect the often paltry selection that you have toContinue reading “kids’ glasses and personality”

some quick links

I have a whole lot of questions and things to post, I’m trying to get through stuff in my inbox (which reminds me, if you have questions or topics you want posted, email me ann@shinypebble.com or just post a comment).  So here are some links I wanted to pass along: Another sunglasses option – IContinue reading “some quick links”

Getting eye pressure checks with a three year old without anesthesia

I just read a fantastic post over at Christopher’s Eyes that I wanted to pass along. Christopher is three, and has congenital glaucoma, which means many, many appointments to check his eye pressure.  For young kids, this means an exam under anesthesia (EUA), which is a huge production requiring a trip to a hospital andContinue reading “Getting eye pressure checks with a three year old without anesthesia”

More poetry: My Surgery

This came in from Anne at Is this a boarding house or something? Her son Alex had eye surgery when he was 7 1/2 for strabismus and amblyopia. This is the poem that he wrote a month after the surgery. All of the original spelling has been preserved.  I really love the cadence and rhythmContinue reading “More poetry: My Surgery”

Round up of sunglasses options for children with glasses

When your child is wears glasses, the question of sunglasses can be complicated.  We can’t just stop by the local store and pick up a pair of inexpensive kid’s glasses.  Last week I asked for people’s experiences with the different options for sunglasses for kids with glasses, so here’s my round-up of the three options,Continue reading “Round up of sunglasses options for children with glasses”

pre-school for blind, visually impaired and sighted children

This came in as a comment from Danielle, but it deserves it’s own post.  The video is a day brightener that brought tears to my eyes, too  -Ann Z Hello, I could not start a new post, however I wanted to share this news clip with everyone. It’s a school that has blind/visually impaired childrenContinue reading “pre-school for blind, visually impaired and sighted children”

method of slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children shows promise (SMART Trial)

I just ran across a press release today announcing promising early results of a study named the Stabilization of Myopia by Accelerated Reshaping Technique (SMART) Trial –  The study is a five-year trial of a treatment called overnight orthokeratology (also known as corneal refractive therapy or vision shaping treatment).  In this treatment, patients wear aContinue reading “method of slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children shows promise (SMART Trial)”

Reader question: prescription swim goggles – updated

I know there was a little discussion about swim goggles in the post on when the glasses come off, but I just got this question from Heidi and wanted to put it out there and see if there were any other thoughts or experiences.  -Ann Z Have you heard from any parents re: swimming w/kidsContinue reading “Reader question: prescription swim goggles – updated”