I know that the majority of information we take in is done through our eyes and that providing children with literacy-rich environments and activities at an early age has significant benefits. But how can you give children the experiences they need, when they have a vision impairment? Here are some quick tips. Please ad more,Continue reading “Tips for making the most of your child’s reading experience”
Category Archives: toddlers with glasses
The highs and lows of having a toddler with vision challenges
I hit an all time low this week. Personally inflicting pain upon my child daily is very tough on the heart. Not only that, but I see her struggle daily trying to read books by nuzzling her face as close as she can to see the words and pictures. Today, we had to leave theContinue reading “The highs and lows of having a toddler with vision challenges”
Question: looking over the top of the frames
This question is from a comment by Anna, looking for thoughts or suggestions. Remember, today is the last day for comment for sight – leave a comment today and not only will you help out a fellow parent, but I’ll donate $1 to Unite for Sight for every comment left -Ann Z. Does anyone elseContinue reading “Question: looking over the top of the frames”
one frame, two frame, red frame, blue frame
The new frames arrived today! Given that Zoe’s old frames were holding on by a bit of electric tape and a prayer, it was welcome news. I decided to take Iris’s suggestion, and the old glasses are now in Zoe’s memory box. I think it’ll be fun to look back years from now, at justContinue reading “one frame, two frame, red frame, blue frame”
not sure whether to laugh or cry
When I picked up Zoe from daycare this afternoon, the first thing I noticed was the white tape on the side of her glasses. “Glasses break, mama!” Yeah. Apparently during their free play time, one of the other toddlers took her glasses and the earpiece broke off. They taped it back on because it’s notContinue reading “not sure whether to laugh or cry”
The Patch
Today was McKenna’s followup from getting her glasses. Dr. Glaser says that he does see a slight improvement and also says that the fact that her right eye occassionally crosses in is a good thing. That since her right eye crosses in, her left eye gets used. He does though want us to patch herContinue reading “The Patch”
Activities to do with your toddler when patching or wearing glasses!
Our Ophthalmologist encouraged us to make sure patching time was active learning time. This encourages both sides of the brain to interact and is better for this age than traditional eye exercises. One-on-one activities will help strengthen our children’s eyes as well as providing a strong educational foundation. We found it also helped keep the patchContinue reading “Activities to do with your toddler when patching or wearing glasses!”
bifocals
Another request for help – I just got an email from a mother of a 3 year old whose ophthalmologist is recommending bifocals to correct strabismus that is persisting despite the glasses. I know that some of you have kids in bifocals, and I feel like there has been some discussion of them before butContinue reading “bifocals”
New Year’s Resolutions
Dr. Bonilla-Warford of Bright Eyes News has a great post up with a list of resolutions for children’s vision. My favorite is number 2: spend some quality vision time with your children, which includes talking to your kids about what they see. I know Zoe isn’t quite verbal enough to really express what she seesContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
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”
Your stories – excerpts from a journal about starting with glasses
These are exerpts from Sue’s blog about her daughter Mia’s first few weeks with glasses. Mia and her twin sister, Cate are 2 1/2 years old. Cate does not need glasses, but Mia does. – Ann Z Oct. 27, 2008 – Update on Mia’s eyes I took Mia to the eye doctor today. She wasContinue reading “Your stories – excerpts from a journal about starting with glasses”
a new wrinkle
We’re now past the one year mark with glasses – and into the age of the terrific (or is that terrifying?) twos – and Zoe’s throwing us a new twist. She’s started refusing to take off her glasses when it suits her wishes and her mood. I first noticed it at her eye doctor appointmentContinue reading “a new wrinkle”
“no glasses purple cat”
Zoe has started pointing out whether or not characters wear glasses when we read books before bed. I’m not sure how to feel about that. I don’t want Zoe noticing every person and character that isn’t wearing glasses, but I think I may have contributed to it by pointing out whenever we read a bookContinue reading ““no glasses purple cat””
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!”
Winter Fun and Glasses
We live in Wisconsin and for about a week now we have enjoyed (yeah right) bitter cold weather and snow. This morning we had a freash coat of snow on the ground and the temp is in the mid twenties. That means it’s warm enough to bundle up and head outside to play. Let meContinue reading “Winter Fun and Glasses”
For Little Eyes 