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My 2 1/2 Year Old Needs Glasses
Read all 9 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Ideas for Eye Patches/glasses for Children!!!
Read all 21 responses: "My nephew is 19 months old and we started noticing that his left eye seems to be turning in a bit. My sister took him to a pediatric ...
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- When I had to get a patch for my child, the doctor recommended the eye patches that slide onto the glasses, instead of attaching to the skin (like a bandaid). Sure it...
- I don't have advice - but am about to go through the same thing with our son. Thanks to everyone for the great advice!
- My daughter has lazy eye. She has had glasses since she was 18 mo old (Dec 2007). This didnt correct it and we've been giving her eye drops in her "good" eye since Feb...
Glasses for 11 Month Old
Read all 13 responses: "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 ...
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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.
Cleaning Glasses
Read all 22 responses: "My drinking glasses are all getting a white frosting color to them. I have a water softner and we use salt to maintain the system.
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- I am not sure about the water softener settings, but I do know with the hard water we have adding cleaning with vinegar will remove it. Also add about 1 cup of vinega...
- Hi K. there is a chemical in the diswashing detergent that is causing that to occur. I use a product that has totally cleared my glassed from any frosty residue- ...
- The same was happening to my glasses and then one day my husband brought home the cascade crystal/power for the dish washer and the glasses were clean! I also use a r...
Advise on Child Wearing Glasses
Read all 14 responses: "I have a 1 year old who has Amblyopia, Strabismus & hyperopia. He was wearing a patch over the good eye but recently decided he will ...
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- Hello, my daughter was diagnosed with this at 18 months. We did the patching for about a year, with little success. Around 3 she had surgery to tighten the muscle, i...
- Hi A., Our 2 year old is farsighted and has to wear glasses. The trick that I found worked for us was we would tell him that he couldn't read without his glasses b...
- My son started wearing glasses at the age of 2 for Amblyopia. We too had to patch his good eye. He struggled at first. Then, we tried my mother-in-law's suggestion....
Why Would Doctor Put "No Glasses Needed" on My Daughter's IEP?
She has been wearing glasses for the last 5 years. At her last appointment, her visual acuity is now 20/200 both eyes (legally blind) but the doctor put "no ...
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- Hi R H, It may be a typo and he just checked the wrong box. I'd call his office and ask for an explanation on that one. :) L.
- Sounds like he made a mistake. Did you ask the Dr why he did it?
- Hi RH, Let me start off by saying that, I notice that you are in Long Beach and I am here in Clark County, Nevada, so the IEP protocol may be different for each of ...
How Do I Get My 3 Yr Old to Wear Her Glasses?
Read all 20 responses: "My 3 yr old was prescribed glasses by a pediatric opthamologist. She is farsighted only in one eye, about 20/40, the other eye is ...
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- Hi B. When my son was about that age he also needed glasses and like you we took him we let him pick out his own frames, and then that was it once we got home with th...
- My daughter has been wearing glasses for almost 2 years now. She is nearsighted so she only had to wear them while reading. He told me that it would be easier if I k...
- My youngest daughter (now 20) wore glasses since she was 2 years old and we never had a problem perhaps because just about everyone in family wore glasses. So maybe y...
Medicare/Medicaid
Do any of you know if medicare/medicaid pays for eye glasses? If so do you know of a eye glass store to get your prescription filled? ...
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- Hi K., Tell your friend to contact UNT Health Science Center in FW. They are located at 855 N Montgomery and the phone # is ###-###-####. They have general medici...
- Try calling Luck Optical about the glasses, they have been in business for many years, are located in West Fort Worth near the Weatherford Traffic Circle and Frank Ken...
- Medicaid does cover an eye exam & glasses, however, you have to choose from their selection. Each vision center usually has a designated section of eye glasses that ar...
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Read all 53 responses: "Hi - Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some ...
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- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
Hubby Lost My Daughters Glasses
Read all 5 responses: "Well I really am trying not to be upset with my hubby but I'm at a loss of what to do. He took the kids swimming Thursday while I was ...
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- If I were you I would be extremely upset with my husband. If he is resposible enough to take the kids swimming while you are out he should be more than capable of reme...
- I would keep calling. Are you guys military? If you are, go to NAVY relief, they may be able to help. Ask for a grant not a loan.
- Hi R.... may I be nosy and ask what is WSOL? I'd love to bring in a bit of money while I'm at home with the kids. As far as your situation... don't stress too much-- ...
