This is the day.
Where we would know our 8 year old has to wear how thick a pair of glasses for a clear vision.
Sigh... I am soooo upset that his perfect eyesight is no longer perfect, like me. Guess I need to hold part of the blame, for not being a good mom, for not nagging him endlessly not to watch TV closely, not to play computer for hours, not to do this and not to do that. I don't like nagging, I try to refrain myself from being a naggy witch (being a witch is bad enough, but a nagging witch??? right?)
And that's what I get, a 4-eye-boy. A pair of glasses to wear all the time, following him wherever he goes, whatever he does.
The visit to the eye specialist has been procrastinated for the longest time, with the mom living in denial, until I can't bear to drag it any longer. It's definitely not good for him.
Opticians at normal optical shops can't read an accurate results for his short-sightedness, as children's vision hasn't stable yet, unlike adults. So, the eye specialist consultation is imminent.
The doctor told me, upon the first and rough check, that he has astigmatism too, if I heard correctly. Anyway, we need to go back and put eye drops on him for 3 days, twice a day, which would open up his pupil to get a proper check. And the consultation fee plus the teeny weeny bit of medication costs RM75. What to do?
Now, the 3 days are up, and today's the moment of truth. Now, I'm thinking what sort of glasses would make my little prince look charming, since I believe it's unavoidable already?
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I'm sorry to hear that.
Don't be too pessimistic, as I think technology will continue be advanced to cure short-sighted in the future.
BTW, I think children look good in wearing a pair of round shape glasses, like Harry Potter.
Not to worry, my sis' 2 older boys had glasses on since 7 years old, just like their mom and aunt! And with the new fashion glasses for kids, they do look really cool in them.
yeah, agree with dawn n my. no worries about it, u'll get used to it later. jason has been wearing glasses since his early years.
The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive their first eye examinatino between 6-12 months of age. The AOA has a special program called InfantSee where member optometrists provide eye evaluations at no charge. This program has the potential to wipe out lazy eye in our lifetime!
Also...please feel happy that your little one is getting glasses. He can SEE!!! This is a good thing. Make sure he knows that you know it is wonderful that he can see. Your attitude towards him wearing glasses may affect how he feels about it....be very positive!
Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A
Professor of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision
Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute
For updated info on eye problems and children go to http://www.MainosMemos.blogspot.com
Yeah, I'm just making a big deal out of this. It's too common, I suppose.
Thanks for all the concerns. YOur comments are very appreciated, I feel very honored.
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