Comments on: Gear

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:38:22 +0000

Question, I have read that the pathways between the brain and eyes are still forming until age 6, I also heard 8-10, etc. I was told by my pediatrician that when the pathways are mature can be objectively determined. Does anyone know of a website/article that will explain to me how this is done?

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:35:40 +0000

My 3 (almost 4) year old son was just diagnosed with Amblyopia and has to wear glasses. I have worn glasses/contacts since I was 11. I never took to glasses as I don’t have a strong nasal bridge and they always slid down. I was worried he would not be able to comfortably wear glasses as his face snape is like mine. I searched around for other options and found a wonderful product called Wedgees. You place them on the legs of the glasses behind the ears and it keeps the glasses from sliding. I have started wearing my own glasses with the Wedgees and they never slide, I can do cartwheels and I can hang my son upside-down and the glasses do not come off. With my long hair you can’t see them but since he has short hair you can see them a little. Just wanted to share an option.

By: Ann Z

Ann Z — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:19:21 +0000

Thank you Linda! Lions Club was going to be my first recommendation. VSP also has a program called “Sight for Students” that might be able to help – http://www.sightforstudents.org/html/help.html?WT.ad=body_how_to_get_help.

(edited to add): Oh, I just saw in VSP’s qualifications that you cannot be enrolled in Medicaid, which sounds like would rule out this family.

By: Amber Bobnar

Amber Bobnar — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:23:18 +0000

Great idea! Thanks!

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:14:31 +0000

She should contact her local Lions Clubs International http://www.lionsclubs.org One of their “focuses” is: We want everyone to see a better tomorrow. That’s why we support sight programs and services including vision screenings, eye banks and eyeglass recycling. Provide eye care services to those at risk of losing their sight. And raise donations through campaigns like SightFirst and Campaign SightFirst II.

By: Amber Bobnar

Amber Bobnar — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:16:12 +0000

I was just contacted by a mom through my website (wonderbaby.org) who is looking for an organization that would help her purchase glasses for her son. Do you know of a charity that might help her? Her son wears glasses and needs a new pair, but medicaid will only pay for one pair a year. Any ideas? amber@wonderbaby.org

Thanks!

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By: Ann Z

Ann Z — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:04:52 +0000

Absolutely, I’ll pass along the request! The Hot Air Balloons page does have a cat with just a patch, but I’ll see about getting some more that are just patching pictures.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:45:47 +0000

Would you consider making some coloring pages with children wearing adhesive patches? Our little girl doesn’t have glasses, only a patch all day long…
Thanks!