tips and tricks – Page 4 – For Little Eyes

Clumsy

I’m re-posting this comment from Anna who is looking for anyone with ideas or experiences with their child getting clumsy after getting their glasses. -Ann Z My 23 month old son, Frank, was diagnosed with Strabismus. Right before Thanksgiving we noticed his left eye turning in. We took him to the doctor immediately because thereContinue reading “Clumsy”

Make it!

I have found if my toddler helps me make it, she is more likely to take more ownership over it and as a result take more care in it. We have made doll beds, doll clothes, skirts and jumpers for her, a bed quilt, wall art, and even a rug for her bedroom. Here areContinue reading “Make it!”

Is a vision plan worth it? One mom’s perspective.

GLASSES ARE EXPENSIVE!!! We purchased a vision plan this year because we knew that my husband, daughter, and I would all need glasses. Luckily his work offered a plan and we figured we would try it out. My pediatric ophthalmologist (covered with health care plan- thank goodness) looked at the optometrists and said that sheContinue reading “Is a vision plan worth it? One mom’s perspective.”

things

I’d been thinking recently about the extra little things we keep around now that Zoe has glasses that have made our lives just a bit better. Then GeorgeB left a comment on the Collected Wisdom page about the home repair shop that he’s set up: “… after many a face plant, an encounter with aContinue reading “things”

Dear Doctors of our Children’s Eyes

tjmtoms’ post about their first eye exam got me thinking again about how tough these eye exams can be, not just for our kids, but for us, as well. And I’m wondering if there are things that could make it easier for us. What suggestions would you give an eye doctor who was going toContinue reading “Dear Doctors of our Children’s Eyes”

tips on getting started with glasses

I’ve gotten a couple of questions recently about tips on getting kids to wear glasses when they first get them. Yesterday, Rachel wrote: My daugther, who is 19-months old, was diagnosed with Farsightedness in her left eye (+4.00) with her right eye being in the normal range. I have been struggling with so many ofContinue reading “tips on getting started with glasses”

Glasses at school

This came in as a comment from Beth to the Collected Wisdom page, and I wanted to post it on the front page to see if anyone has any good suggestions for her: My kinderdgartener will not wear her glasses at school (she will for speech only). We have tried everything I can think of.Continue reading “Glasses at school”

patching

I’ve noticed that we get a lot of visitors to Little Four Eyes who come here looking for information and tips on dealing with kids and eye patches. We only had to do patching for 6 weeks with Zoe, so I don’t have much to offer, but I know others have a lot more experienceContinue reading “patching”

what size glasses?

A reader, Amber, posted a question yesterday about what size glasses she should get for her son. I said I’d post it here and see what you all think. So I’m counting on everyone to have an opinion (we all know what they say about opinions, right?) and to share it. Here’s the question: MyContinue reading “what size glasses?”