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”
Category Archives: patching
Patch Challenge Week 7 – Ortopad
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 7. My daughter is 3 and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has -1.5 in her left eye and -8.5 in her right. We have stepped up the patching since her vision has actually decreased the last 2 visits. For theContinue reading “Patch Challenge Week 7 – Ortopad”
Coloring page, patching charts, blog badges and a book give away! Oh my
So much stuff! I just got an influx of all manner of things for you all – it just all kind of accumulated at the same time. Coloring Page! Amomofelly has made a new colorpage! In response to requests, this one features a boy with glasses and a patch. It’s one of the thick-lined coloringContinue reading “Coloring page, patching charts, blog badges and a book give away! Oh my”
A call for patching advice!
Ann has created such a great resource for parents just starting out with glasses, I would love to create a similar resource for parents just starting out with patches. Although we have been patching for almost 2 years and now for 10 hours each day, I don’t have all the answers and I would likeContinue reading “A call for patching advice!”
Week 6 – FrameHuggers
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 6. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. We have stepped up the patching since her vision has actually decreased the last 2Continue reading “Week 6 – FrameHuggers”
open thread – responses
I’m pretty used to people commenting on Zoe’s glasses, and it seemed like she was getting fewer comments, but then there’s always those days. This weekend we were out and about running errands, and I have no idea what it was, but we kept getting stopped by people who wanted to ask about her glasses,Continue reading “open thread – responses”
To patch or not to patch at the airport?
We have stepped up our patching the last 2 weeks and done away with the atropine drops since she is keeping the re-usable patches on SO much better than the “peel and stick” variety. This weekend, we are traveling across the USA to visit Grandma and Grandpa in Minnesota. Since we arrive in the airportContinue reading “To patch or not to patch at the airport?”
Week 5 – i patch
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 5. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. Right before her last visit we made sure to put the atropine drops in andContinue reading “Week 5 – i patch”
Week 4 – Dr. Patch
Update: 11/21/2013: I was contacted by a representative of Dr. Patch: ” Amomofelly mentions how easy it is to peak through the patch… We listened and created a new patch that fully occludes the eye” We will see if we can review the new design and will link to that review when it’s done. Welcome toContinue reading “Week 4 – Dr. Patch”
Week 3 – Patch Pals
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 2. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. The patching only and Atrophine only solution is not working, so our PO has recommendedContinue reading “Week 3 – Patch Pals”
How can you tell what they are actually going through?
Being a toddler is tough enough.Everyone is bigger, stronger, smarter, and faster than they are. Then, add a few vision issues and limited ability to communicate and as a result we parents become their vision advocates. So how can we tell what is really going on? Let me explain the situation. Sunday 2:00 A.M. EllyContinue reading “How can you tell what they are actually going through?”
Week 2 – Anissa’s Fun Patches
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 2. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. The patching only and Atrophine only solution is not working, so our PO has recommendedContinue reading “Week 2 – Anissa’s Fun Patches”
Week 1 – MYI Occlusion Eye Patches
Welcome to our patch challenge- WEEK 1. My daughter is 2 ½ and has Amblyiopia. We are currently trying to help her brain recognize her right eye. She has perfect vision in her left eye and -7.75 in her right. The patching only and Atrophine only solution is not working, so our PO hasContinue reading “Week 1 – MYI Occlusion Eye Patches”
Reader question: Patching babies
This question comes from Nicole, whose daughter Penny is 3 months old and has cataracts and possibly strabismus. -Ann Z With the possibility that Penny might have strabismus, I’ve been reading a bit more about. I’ve been reading about alot of under-1-year-olds that have been patching until they are 6 or even older. Has anyoneContinue reading “Reader question: Patching babies”
Activities to do when patching II
Here are some more activities to do when patching. For Babies: Put a mobile or pictures that contrast with the ceiling and wall Play with bold colored blocks with patterns For tummy time, use a solid-colored blanket that contrasts with play toys For Toddlers: Memory Game – limit the choices based on the age, weContinue reading “Activities to do when patching II”
For Little Eyes 