Reader request: pictures of kids with a difference in prescription in each eye

Dara just posted this question in the comments, and I thought I’d pose it here: My daughter was just diagnosed with amblyopia in her left eye. Glasses and patching for 2 hours a day is the plan… her left eye is +4.50 , her right eye just says PL. My huge concern is that oneContinue reading “Reader request: pictures of kids with a difference in prescription in each eye”

Reader question: clumsiness due to vision issues, or normal kid clumsiness?

This question came in from Ingrid, whose daughter Paris is 3, and wears glasses for nearsightedness in one eye, her other eye needs no correction (anisometropia). – Ann Z I am wanting to ask parents of children with anisometropia whether they find their child particularly clumsy?  It is something that really plays on my mindContinue reading “Reader question: clumsiness due to vision issues, or normal kid clumsiness?”

Vision therapy for toddlers… an exercise in patience.

Hello! I’m Amber. Ann recently posted about Stella, my little “fashion visionary.” She honestly does love wearing that “pirate girl” onesie! Stella very recently turned two and, in addition to wearing glasses and patching three hours a day, is two weeks into vision therapy. I’d love to share our vision therapy stories and hear aboutContinue reading “Vision therapy for toddlers… an exercise in patience.”