Books for Children Who Wear Eyeglasses

Being a child can be difficult at times let alone when one has to wear glasses.  It can be a huge adjustment trying to figure out how to tell them that they are no different than anyone else just because they have to wear glasses.  We all know that kids can be cruel at times and when you wear glasses, you can become a target.  Having glasses is not always bad especially thanks to characters like Harry Potter who made it cool to wear glasses.  I really like seeing more popular shows and movies have kids that wear glasses to get rid of the stigma behind it.


Having some good books on hand might also help to show children that glasses are nothing other than something to help people to see.  When my daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy, I went out and bought a ton of books.  How would I explain it to her?  How would I understand it myself?  Books!  That is the beauty of books and this is no different with eyeglasses.  Later, my same daughter required glasses so what did I do?  I turned to books.


Here is a list of some of my favorites:

Arthur's Eyes: Book & CD is a cute book that tells the story of Arthur and how he was before he needed glasses and after he received them.   It also has the aspect of being teased and how he coped with it.  It's a must have for the little one with new glasses.

I Need Glasses: My Visit to the Optometrist is a wonderful book that explains to the first time child who is visiting an optometrist on what to expect.  It explains the Snellen Chart, autorefractors and other pieces of equipment.  Since this is National Eyecare Month, it's perfect for prepping your child for his or her annual exam.

Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses Revised Edition is a great book to explain what glasses are and the eyecare exam.  It has wonderful illustrations and helps to break down the stigma with wearing glasses.

Blueberry Eyes is another great book that tells the story of a little girl, Meaghan, who has eye problems starting at a very young age.  From wearing an eye patch to surgery and then glasses, it provides another look for children to understand they are not alone when it comes to eye issues.  It's ideal if you have a child facing eye surgery.













Ficklets are eyewear charm huggers to help kids love their glasses.

Why is the Snellen Chart Still Used?

For well over 148 years, the Snellen Chart is the most used and practical screening device used to help test vision.  You would think that after all the technological advances, we would have surpassed to something a bit more advanced.  The reason why is simple.  It's accurate.  Why not use something that is easy to use and inexpensive especially when it's accurate?  


The main problem with the Snellen Chart is cannot always detect farsightedness which is also trouble seeing things up close or those that have trouble aiming both eyes at a near target.


Doctors suggest if your child is having difficulties at school or if you experience the following in your child, see an eye doctor.  

• Tilting the head when focusing
• Excessive squinting
• Headaches after short periods of focusing or reading
• Holding books too close or too far away
• Trouble reading and/or resistance to school work

The other problem with the Snellen Chart is it's as good as the subject can verbally relay cues which is not very good for babies and toddlers.

The take away, eye exams should be performed and since this is National Eye Care Month, it's a good time to get in for those eye exams.

Ficklets are eyewear charm huggers to help kids love their glasses.

*Information provided by http://childrenshospitalblog.org/are-your-childs-eyes-keeping-him-from-as-and-bs/.

Kids Eyeglass Trends 2012

Do you have a child who wears glasses?  There is a stigma behind wearing glasses that can keep children reluctant in wanting to wear them.  Now with so many choices, glasses can actually be very fashionable or even cool. Whether they are a boy or a girl, the options are amazing nowadays.  Here are some of the 2012 trends in eyewear for kids from Harley-Davidson, Converse, Lucky Brand, Vera Bradley and more.

 

 

Thanks to EyeMasters for the pictures.

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Eye Activity Sheet

If your child wears glasses or is about to, here is a great activity sheet to help explain the eye.  The American Optometric Association has a wealth of information on their website.  From eye and vision problems to good vision from infancy through adulthood, there is so much information that will help with your eye health and explain any issues you might have.

Ficklets are eyewear charm huggers to help kids love their glasses.

Valentine's Day

I just read an article that said 50% of people participate in Valentine's Day which is a pretty good number.  When I think of Valentine's Day, I think of two groups:  couples and children.  I remember the fun of Valentine's Day and exchanging Valentine's Day cards at school.  It was nearly as exciting as Christmas.  With Valentine's Day around the corner as it really is if you are purchasing anything online due to increased shipping costs if you don't plan, I put together some cute Valentine's Day gift ideas if you are buying your little Valentine something special.


Some children just don't like wearing glasses and I found with my own daughter, giving her things that accentuate them helps in the like department.  Whether it's a book, a new case or whatever it might be, it helps to take the discomfort level off of the glasses.  Mine just received a new case and loved it.


This Cartoon Red Heart Eyes Sunglass Holder will work perfect for your little girl's glasses or sunglasses.  Available in red or black.

 

I thought these were perfect for the older girl or even the love of your life.  Luxury Divas has a good selection of cases.

 

If your little one plays with dolls, these little doll glasses would be perfect.

Can't forget the Hello Kitty with glasses tote bag either or the teddy bear!

 

What are some of your tips for helping your children cope with wearing eye glasses?  Do you make special purchases to get them to like them more?


Ficklets are eyewear charm huggers that easily slip on to the frame of glasses.  They come in a variety of shapes and styles to include fashionable hearts just in time for February!

  

Valentine's Day Fun with Ficklets

I know that there is still plenty of time for Valentine's Day but considering it is just next month, here is a cute EYE-dea for Valentine's Day that my eight year old and I put together using Heart Ficklets.  Ficklets are very cute eyewear charm huggers for kids glasses but to be honest, us adults can wear them too.  See?  Those are my sunglasses!  Not very stylish but I grabbed an older pair to show how cute they are!  She wanted to put one on her pencil to really have some heart appeal.

With Valentine's Day coming up, there are other great variations to choose from so just click on Heart Ficklets to check them out!