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Vision therapy progress: Maybe little efforts are a big deal after all
Stella's newly repaired glasses were a perfect complement to her owl costume. So, my 26-month-old Stella has been patching for three months, and doing vision therapy for almost two months now. We do 20...
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Another look at full occlusion, and why we patch with tape instead.
Our early days of "tape patching." On vacation, sans napkins, apparently. They’re not easy to spot, but if you look closely, you’ll find little ovals of Magic Tape jutting out from just about every...
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Too sweet: Handmade dolls with patches and glasses!
Super cuteness by warmsugar, and more proof that glasses make a fabulous accessory. It’s safe to say that we all love seeing toys, books, and clothes that feature glasses or patches in a positive,...
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Vision therapy update: Stella’s first progress evaluation
Vision therapy: Skills and porcupine quills! Stella's first time wearing therapeutic prism lenses. Last night and this morning, there was a nerve-wracking build-up to Stella’s check-up, wherein her...
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Gymnastics as vision therapy, Kamerin Moore as inspiration
Kamerin Moore competing in Japan in 2009. (Image copyright 2009 L. Smith) Stella and I recently started attending the open gym at a local gymnastics academy. It’s only $6, she loves it, and it’s so...
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A warning about Nintendo’s upcoming 3D device
Nintendo 3DS, expected to hit stores in March, comes with a vision-related warning Jessica Gottlieb is a prominent blogger known for sharing strong opinions on motherhood, social media, and other...
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Beyond patching: Stella’s vision therapy now includes MFBF
The Treat Game: Stella's baby helps find matches during vision therapy at home Stella’s developmental optometrist views patching as a first step in amblyopia treatment. Patching (in our case, Magic...
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Discussion between ophthalmologist and optometrist!
If your child has amblyopia and/or strabismus, you’re going to want to check this out: ”Do You See With Your Eyes Or With Your Brain and … What Difference Does It Make?” on The VisionHelp Blog. I know...
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Superficial but fun: Glasses as stylish kid statement!
I’m sure you’ll agree: glasses are exceedingly stylish these days! Below you’ll find Exhibits Y and Z–just a couple out of many, many pieces of supporting evidence. The old ideas about “geeks in specs”...
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Double vision as a sign of success?
Yes, we buy every cute glasses-themed T-shirt we see. Busted farmer's hat? Not a typical accessory. Last night, my daughter experienced double vision. But panic soon gave way to reassurance. It was...
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Vision therapy for toddlers… an exercise in patience.
Stella, back in May, on her first day with glasses. (She was 20 months old.) Hello! I’m Amber. Ann recently posted about Stella, my little “fashion visionary.” She honestly does love wearing that...
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