Category Archives: toddlers with glasses

when are children prescribed glasses

I recently got a question about when a doctor might not prescribe glasses for a child, even if the child was nearsighted or farsighted.  I did some research and found consensus guidelines for prescribing glasses published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Pediatric Eye Evaluations: Screening and Comprehensive Ophthalmic Evaluation, 2007, link to full text).Continue reading “when are children prescribed glasses”

Reader question: siblings of a child in glasses

This came up in a comment from Erin, “I would love to hear what people say about the younger siblings is the glasses.  My son is ALWAYS grabbing at mine and my husbands and we’re not as close to the ground as my daughter is.” Zoe is an only child, so we don’t have anyContinue reading “Reader question: siblings of a child in glasses”

Monday round up – October 26, 2009

Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these… Pictures – Amblyopia Kids has a post about her daughter’s preschool pictures.  When her daughter got out of school that day, she said that the photographer took her glasses off for the picture.  Do you have pictures taken of your child with orContinue reading “Monday round up – October 26, 2009”

Polls: How often have you replaced your child’s glasses for non-prescription change reasons?

Since GeorgeB asked…  How often have you had to replace your child’s frames or lenses in the past year for non-prescription related reasons (that would be broken or scratched lenses, or outgrown, broken, bent, twisted, or otherwise destroyed frames).  I did two polls, one for lenses and one for frames.  You can vote more thanContinue reading “Polls: How often have you replaced your child’s glasses for non-prescription change reasons?”

how often do your child’s glasses prescriptions change

A friend asked me this morning how often you could expect a child’s glasses prescription to change, and I don’t have a good answer (though I’ll try to do some research when I get a chance).  The answer will no doubt depend on your child’s age, and their vision, but I wanted to get aContinue reading “how often do your child’s glasses prescriptions change”

Pumpkin “Patch” Time

Elly was super excited about patching at the pumpkin patch today!   Using  a stack of foam from the dollar store, a black permanent marker, packing tape, scissors and an exacto knife… we came up with this patch.  I would say it is only sturdy enough for a one or two time use, but we had aContinue reading “Pumpkin “Patch” Time”

Reader request: toddlers with autism, sensory issues, and glasses

There was a question posted on the Little Four Eyes facebook page from a mother with a 2 year old with autism who needs glasses, and she’s struggling to help him adjust to the glasses. He is just farsighted and I feel I need to get him to wear glasses. I worry how much heContinue reading “Reader request: toddlers with autism, sensory issues, and glasses”

I am a very LUCKY mom!

I know without a doubt that someone out there is watching over me!  Last month, in the middle of our patch hating eye prescription worsening time, our new neighbors moved in.              I have to say, there is no way I could be happier.  How often is it that you have anotherContinue reading “I am a very LUCKY mom!”

5 Fun Tracking Activities

With a special thanks to our OT Ms. Fuller for helping us “play” and strengthening our vision at the same time!  I think these are fun activities for all Pre-school – kindergarten kids, no-matter their vision!  Most can be adapted for different ages.  As always – I am just a parent sharing ideas; this isContinue reading “5 Fun Tracking Activities”

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

One of our little four eyes will be on tv tomorrow

I just got the following note from the mother of Nicholas who is in our photo gallery.  How exciting! I thought I’d pass it along… PBS KIDS Sprout Network, (the 24-hour preschool network) has chosen our 3 year old son to appear on TV for one of their cartoon spots in episode called Time, scheduledContinue reading “One of our little four eyes will be on tv tomorrow”