(Ok, not everything, that’s an exaggeration, but it sounds better than the title “Some things I know about glasses…”). I was recently at the eye doctors for my normal eye check up. I’d decided that I was finally going to get myself a second pair of glasses. I could say that it’s because I wantContinue reading “Everything I know about wearing glasses, I learned from having a young kid who wears glasses”
Category Archives: kids with glasses
new study on ordering glasses online
A study was published this past September that looked at the safety and accuracy of glasses ordered online – including children’s glasses: “Safety and compliance of prescription spectacles ordered by the public via the Internet,” by Karl Citek, published in Optometry, vol. 82, iss. 9 , pgs 549-555, Sept. 2011 The full text ofContinue reading “new study on ordering glasses online”
Poll: how long until your child left their glasses on reliably?
Quick poll for all you parents whose children have had their glasses long enough that you’re no longer on the edge of your seat all day long, ready to pick up flung glasses, and put them back on their faces. So how long did it take your child to get used to their glasses, soContinue reading “Poll: how long until your child left their glasses on reliably?”
Book review: Pearl and Wagner: Four Eyes
Pearl and Wagner: Four Eyes, by Kate McMullan, with wonderful watercolor pictures by R. W. Alley, tells the story of a young mouse who gets glasses, but it’s also about how friends can stand up for each other, and help each other feel better about themselves. The Pearl and Wagner series are books targeted at 5-8Continue reading “Book review: Pearl and Wagner: Four Eyes”
Glasses rule! Glasses rules.
Do you have any rules for glasses at your house? I’ve come up with a few ideas, the first one even rhymes (I can’t take credit for that one, though, I’ve heard it a lot of times): Glasses on your face, or in their case, on in the special glasses place. When putting on orContinue reading “Glasses rule! Glasses rules.”
“with glasses.”
by, Rebecca of Mommy, Ever After Something happened, recently; In fact, many somethings. My baby daughter became a kid; She started to go to school; She got recognized for her glasses. Back in the early days, when her diagnoses, and spectacles, were so new, my greatest fear was that she’d be judged. I worried thatContinue reading ““with glasses.””
Pediatric Glaucoma
As we come to the end of January, which this year is Glaucoma Awareness Month, I wanted to post a few resources for families who are dealing with pediatric glaucoma. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, and while older people are more at risk, glaucoma can occur at any age. Pediatric or Childhood GlaucomaContinue reading “Pediatric Glaucoma”
Your stories – Our experiences with a teacher of the visually impaired
Many thanks to Sarah who sent in her account of working with a teacher of the visually impaired. – Ann Z My nearly four-year-old daughter Isabella has multiple ocular diagnoses: severe hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, mild macular hypoplasia (“underdevelopment of the macula, a small area on the retina responsible for seeing in detail” – read more)Continue reading “Your stories – Our experiences with a teacher of the visually impaired”
beautiful with glasses
Ayisha sent in this picture of her beautiful daughter, Salena, writing: “I am attaching a picture of my daughter, SALENA, age 8 years, who got her glasses when she was about 6 years old for farsightedness and astigmatism. She has been very good with her glasses always and has never broken one. It has onlyContinue reading “beautiful with glasses”
Ficklets photo contest
Ficklets is running a holiday photo contest: “Show us your Twinkle Eyes” – with a great prize pack: 5 Ficklet charms, eyeglass case, microfiber cloth, Amazon gift card, and more. Check out the link above for more information on how to submit your child’s photo to enter. Pictures must be entered by December 5, withContinue reading “Ficklets photo contest”
Spectacularly spooky spectacles (Halloween photo round-up)
I had too much fun going through my email inbox these past couple of days. The pictures everyone sent in of their children all dressed up for Halloween are beyond cute. So without further ado, here they are, enjoy! (And if you have a picture you want added, send it my way, I’ll try toContinue reading “Spectacularly spooky spectacles (Halloween photo round-up)”
Call for Halloween pics!
Goblins in glasses? Bespectacled beasties? I’d love to do a post featuring pictures of our kids all decked out for Halloween – or any other glasses-related decorations. Send me your pictures, with whatever caption you’d like added to it to ann @ shinypebble . com (take out the spaces).
Book review and giveaway: Princesses Wear Glasses
UPDATE: “Princesses Wear Glasses” is now available from Amazon. It’s bundled with the cape and crown that were included in this giveaway. The book I’m reviewing, Princesses Wear Glasses, by Kristin Ellsworth, is not available in bookstores or libraries (yet – update, it’s available now). It is also sold in conjunction with the Peeps EyewearContinue reading “Book review and giveaway: Princesses Wear Glasses”
Monday night round up of links – calendars, pledges, and fun glasses-themed apparel
I haven’t done a link round up in a while, so here’s a few to check out! Children’s Eye Foundation 2012 Visions of Home Eye Care calendar (this link goes to the store, but you can see the full calendar by clicking the “View the 2012 Calendar” link). This is a beautiful calendar, featuring images ofContinue reading “Monday night round up of links – calendars, pledges, and fun glasses-themed apparel”
Most beautiful eyes contest – help get some little four eyes into the finals
I mentioned a while back about the Prevent Blindness America “Most Beautiful Eyes” contest. The contest is in full swing now, and voting will continue until the end of the month. The winner of the contest (chosen from a group of top vote-getters) will be the face of the Star Pupils program – a programContinue reading “Most beautiful eyes contest – help get some little four eyes into the finals”
For Little Eyes 