Eyes & Vision
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19 Month Old with Glasses
Asked by A.W. from Raleigh
on April 6, 2009
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About 3 weeks ago I had to get glasses for my 19 month old son and after 2 broken pairs and no interest in keeping them on I am a little frustrated. His vision is real...
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- With a 19 month old you need a pediatric ophthalmologist. See if you can get a referral to Dr Buckley at the Duke Eye Center. He did my daughters eye surgeries...
- this may sound crazy, but try the same tricks you would use for potty training. sit down to a 30 minute dvd. if he makes it through it reward him. take it slow. do not...
- My daughter got glasses at 2 (she is almost 4 now) and she actually kept them on because she can see better. I talked to many parents and the straps to hold them on h...
Does My Son Need Glasses?
Asked by G.M. from Cleveland
on April 20, 2009
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My 7 yr old complains that his eyes hurt and sometimes of headaches. I am thinking he may need glasses. I also catch him squinting his eyes every once in a while. H...
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- My son was 4 and experienced frequent headaches. We took him to the pediatrician and they did a whole work up and couldn't find anything wrong with him so we took him ...
- I would take him to a pediatric opthalmologist just to be safe. But yes, he will likely need glasses. The pediatrician's office has an eye chart, but I don't thin...
- I would take him to an eye doc. You could always check with the ped but I think they'll just have him look at the eye chart and then would tell you to call an eye doc...
Economical Eye Glasses and Exam
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on October 6, 2011
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I need glasses to see the tv and drive at night. My prescription is a couple years old and I need new ones. But I'm cheap, thrifty, miserly, broke! Where do you go ...
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- HEB here in Austin now has an Eye exam place I think the exam for glasses is $49. And then you can order eye glasses on line from www.zenni.com Glasses star...
- If you have America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses in your area (http://www.twopair.com/save-money/eyecare-club/), they have a deal in which you join their "club" & pay ...
- I'm not sure about the exam because ours is covered under insurance, but try www.zennioptical.com for glasses. Very inexpensive! I got a backup pair for my son from ...
How to Keep Glasses on a Toddler?
Asked by L.R. from Rockford
on February 21, 2010
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My 18 mo son was recently diagnosed with Strabismus, and as for the first part of his treatment he has to wear glasses. I am having a hard time trying to put them and...
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- My daughter began wearing glasses when she was 16 month old and yes, it did take some time to get her used to them. We have two pairs (one flexible and one regular). ...
- Do you wear glasses? If not get some clear lens glasses and put them on and say ..see be like mommy, and have your husband do the same? They like to mimic us so it mig...
- I am actually wondering how you got your son diagnosed so early? Was it really obvious? I am concerned for my son b/c I have a lazy eye. I have since been told that ...
Question for Those Who Wear Glasses
Asked by M.J. from Sacramento
on August 26, 2011
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Do you buy two sets of prescription glasses (one indoors, one sunglasses) or get the glasses with Transitions lenses? I am extremely sensitive to light and can't go ou...
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- I own Gucci glasses with transition lenses, one pair for so many years. Checking in with my eyesight exam every year for the lens adjustment. I'm also looking into LA...
- I just went through a similar decision, so I'll give you my thought process. I am very near-sighted and have worn contacts for several decades. I don't like glasses ...
- I have glasses and the polarized sunglasses in my persciption. I also have to have sunglasses... the polarized are great because if I am running in and out of my house...
Glasses for 11 Month Old
Asked by K.C. from Nashville
on April 27, 2007
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My daughter had to have surgery at 8 months to correct a condition called ptosis. Basically, she could not open her eyes more than a crack. We taped them open for shor...
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- Have you gotten a second opinion? I have a friend (not sure if she sees peds) I can refer you to.
- I am not sure which Ophthalmologist did your daughter's surgery for her ptosis, but there are some excellent pediatric Ophthalmologists here in Nashville. Also, by pu...
- you could always take her for a 2nd opinion from another trusted family optomitrist.
Seeking Good Eye Doctor for Six Year Old in Flower Mound Area
Asked by K.T. from Dallas
on August 21, 2008
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Just had our six year well visit and it was confirmed--my daughter should see an eye doctor. Would like to find a doctor who's great with kids and who is nearby, if p...
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- This is where my husband and my daughter go. They are a husband and wife team and they are super nice. My daughter is usually afraid of new doctors but they made her f...
- K., Ditto! Bowen Eye Care. They are great with kids! (and grown-ups too) ~C.~
- Another vote for Bowen!! Took my 5 year old there for the first time this week and Dr Lisa was so great with her. Office staff seems super nice too. I made an appoi...
Parents of Kids with Glasses
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on December 20, 2011
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How do you distract them from the eye drops and the crying before and after. My 5 year old got glasses when she was a little over 3 and cries as soon as I mention the...
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- I'd give her a treat afterwards for sure. Also, make sure you ask the doctor if they have numbing drops they can give her. My eye doctor does this & it helps tremend...
- I think there is nothing wrong with buying her a toy since it is such an ordeal for her. I am not a huge fan of bribery for all things but for some things it really h...
- I hate dialation too! Embarrassingly, I have kicked my eye doctor in the past. (Not intentionally, J. in reaction.) Finally, she started letting M. put the drops in...
Where to Buy Children's Glasses?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on May 16, 2012
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Where do you/did you go, what "extras" did you think were worth it (scratch resistance (extra charge), 1 yr warranty, plastic vs metal frames)?
We're shopping for 1...
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- We got ours at the eye docs office. They are always there and can take a moment to adjust the glasses if they get bent, they can check the eyes, fit the glasses to the...
- I'd get scratch resistant. They all come with UV protection now. As for plastic or metal I think the age of the child. Younger I'd say plastic that is softer and be...
- I recently bought glasses at Costco, and their prices were really good. Part of what you need will depend on the age of the child, and the strength of the prescript...
My 2 1/2 Year Old Needs Glasses
Asked by D.V. from Spartanburg
on January 22, 2007
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i noticed that my child aged 2 1/2 has been squinting and blinking alot. i took him to the eye doctor and it turns out he needs glasses. he is a healthy child with no ...
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- Hi D., My nephew got his glasses when he was about 2. He's 19 now and back then, the glasses weren't anywhere near as cute as they are now. Make sure you tell you...
- My daughter Caitlin wears glasses. She is now 3 and started wearing them when she was 2. I cant tell you how many times a day I get stopped from people saying "she i...
- I have known a few toddlers who wore glasses, including myself. I started wearing glasses at 2 and it really wasn't a big deal! Today they have such cute little glas...
