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Comment on Reader request: parents of children with Brown Syndrome? by Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:18:31 +0000

My son is 8 years old and was diagnosed with Brown’s Syndrome when he was three. You cannot notice his condition unless he looks up. We were first told that surgery could resolve this, but later told it is risky. My son’s reads in the 96% percentile for his age, so his reading is not affected. He does not complain about eye pain or headaches, but recently said he cannot see the board in the classroom and is embarrassed. His classroom uses a permethian board (electronic) and I wonder if that makes it more challenging to view from his perspective. His opthamalogist told us to expect nearsightedness and that seems to be coming into place now. His gifted testing revealed superior for all but the category for forming patterns with objects. I wonder if his perception was affected by the Brown’s, or if this was a processing skill unrelated to the condition. We are so blessed with our beautiful son and don’t feel his Brown’s syndrome will affect his life skills negatively. I believe he will accomodate his condition successfully. I enjoyed reading many of your posts and now realize how many have similar experiences to ours.

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Comment on Pediatric Glaucoma by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:59:08 +0000

Thank you again Ann for allowing me and my blog (seethedistance) to be a part of your website. It has been a pleasure and an honor to meet a few new families from this exposure. I really appreciate your dedication to inform and support families of children with eye concerns. What a little web gem you have created for us all. I didn’t even know January was Glaucoma Awareness Month so I took it as a positive sign that I reached out to you.

Comment on when you’ve just found out your young child needs glasses by Ann Z

Ann Z — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:06:28 +0000

Welcome Basia! What a lovely, sweet daughter you must have! I love her comment to you. The guilt you describe is so familiar, but please, please know that you did nothing to cause this, instead, you are doing an amazing thing for your daughter to get her vision treated so that she can see! Have fun picking out frames with your daughter, you’ll have to share a picture of her once she gets them.

Comment on when you’ve just found out your young child needs glasses by Basia Aniela

Basia Aniela — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:29:05 +0000

I just found out today that my 4 1/2 year old has to wear glasses. They originally did a screening at her pre-school and sent a letter home that they suggest that I take her to a specialist because they felt she has a vision problem. I scheduled an appointment to a well known optometrist in the area that specializes in peds. I waited months for the appointment and when I took her today I was anticipating on hearing that everything was fine- as she has never showed any signs of having trouble seeing. However, the exact opposite happened. Not only does she have a mild vision problem, but she also has a pretty strong astigmatism which is impairing her vision even more, and that her right eye muscle wasn’t as strong has her left. Ofcourse, I cried. This was my ‘baby’, and now she needs glasses.. I felt such guilt as her mom- is there something I could have done? Fed her more carrots, made her stand even further from the tv? How did I NOT notice she had trouble seeing?! I felt like a failure, felt guilt, and felt even worse for my daughter. The doctor explained to me that children usually don’t show signs, especially if they are born with it- they learn to naturally adjust and don’t realize what it is like to see better. She also explained that this would help gain strength in her weaker eye. Also, I worried what the other kids would say when she comes back to school next week with glasses. I just felt so bad for her. Then all of the sudden she looks at me and says “Mommy don’t cry. I like glasses, they look like jewelry. And you look beautiful in your glasses.” (I recently got glasses so that I wouldn’t wear my all the time)… Her comment made me smile, eased my worries and made me realize it was going to be OKAY – especially if it helps her see! Tomorrow we are going and picking out frames. If my 4 1/2 is going to be okay, I need to be okay too!

Comment on when you’ve just found out your young child needs glasses by Basia Aniela

Basia Aniela — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:25:27 +0000

Comment on Rose Colored Glasses by Motherof3

Motherof3 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:21:48 +0000

OMG………..my huband thought I was mad when I was so upset that my beautiful 5 year girl would have to wear glasses. I was worried that she would change or people would change the way they were with her. Her little face covered up All day with glasses………

Thank you for your article, I feel a little more normal in my responce now.

Comment on Photo gallery by Ann Z

Ann Z — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:03:27 +0000

Thank you Chris!

Comment on Photo gallery by AdmiralKnight

AdmiralKnight — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:48:58 +0000

Hi Ann, my name is Chris. I just wanted to let you know how awesome this site is. I’m an Optician from a Optical family. My mom actually ran a Children’s only dispensary for years, so kids and glasses have a special place in my heart. I fully plan on pointing any parent who expresses concern about their kids needing glasses to this blog. It’s truely fantastic. Thank you very much!

Comment on when you’ve just found out your young child needs glasses by Ann Z

Ann Z — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:25:29 +0000

Welcome Bridget! I’m so sorry others are making you feel bad about being upset. As you said, it is what it is, and she’ll be fine, but this isn’t easy, not on you or on her. We’ve all been through this, be kind to yourself and let yourself be upset, and then know that this gets a whole lot easier!