What is an orthoptist?
Have you ever come out of your child’s ophthalmologist’s appointment with more questions than what y
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FREEBIE : Easter patching chart
Do you need a little extra motivator to get your patcher to patch these Easter holidays? Our FR
Our experience with school.....so far
We're thirteen years into our journey with Dane's cataract and vision issues so sometimes I take for
The Pros and Cons of Daycare and Kindy for a Patching Child
Should you send your kid to daycare or kindy while they're patching?My Dane is now 13 years old, so
Getting Ready for the New School Year
The first day back to school is looming – are you ready yet? Heading back to school also has its uni
Kids Eye Gear is for sale
With mixed feelings, I’m announcing today that Kids Eye Gear
is officially for sale. Yes, it’s time
Patching Animals Colouring In Pages
We have some new friends here at Kids Eye Gear! Meet our new patching animals!These cute little crit
Summer patching tips
When the weather heats up it can make for some challenges for our patching kids. Here are some
A Guide to Vision-Friendly Toys for Kids this Christmas
Christmas is just
around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about gifts for the kids. If
y
Best Practices for Fitting Kids Glasses: Ensuring Comfort and Eye Health
Having your child's
glasses fitted properly is vital for many reasons. Firstly, and most
important
Top Places to Buy Kids' Glasses in Australia
Top Places to Buy Kids' Glasses in AustraliaFinding the perfect
pair of glasses for your little one
An Introduction to Patch Therapy: A Parent's Guide
It's a moment no parent anticipates -
learning your child has a vision problem.
And then, when pa
World Sight Day 2023: Love Your Eyes at Work
Each
year, on the second Thursday of October, World Sight Day is observed and gives
a global platf
When patching becomes too hard
Any patching parent will tell you that there are good days
and bad days when it comes to patching t
A Guide to Kids Vision Screening Programs Across Australia
As
a parent, you want to ensure your child’s vision development is on track, and
catching vision i
How Trade Events and Conferences Keep Us Up to Speed With The Latest in Kids' Eye Care
At
Kids Eye Gear, we understand that when it comes to your child's vision and eye
health, nothing
The Important Role Fathers Play in Managing Kids' Vision
As
a parent with lived experience, I know firsthand how important it is to look
after our children
Patching Special Needs Kids
Patching your child can be tough enough but throw in the child
being neurodivergent or having senso
Exciting Innovations Are Now Transforming The Treatment Of Amblyopia
Exciting Innovations are now Transforming the Treatment of AmblyopiaHas your child been diagnosed wi
Celebrating 10 Years of Kids Eye Gear: A Decade of Vision and Impact
Hello,
friends and families! Writing this post fills me with a sense of immense
gratitude and prid
Why Might Kids Need to Patch Their Eye?
As parents, we often encounter situations requiring us to seek information to better understand our
Inspiration and Motivation For Patching
Our greatest passion
at Kids Eye Gear is advocating for kids' eye health. We are driven to provide
Where to Get Eyeglasses Prescriptions Filled: A Guide for Australian Parents
If
your child needs glasses, you might wonder what options you have for filling
the eyeglasses pre
Screen time – how much should kids have?
As a GenX mum, I’m a digital immigrant. I grew up with a
phone that plugged into the wall and had a
5 Influential and Important People in the History of Eyecare
Eyecare
is such an essential aspect of overall healthcare because, without healthy and
proper visi
Contact Lenses and Swimming
Is it okay to wear contact lenses in water? The pool, at the beach or lake, and even in the shower?
Going for Gold : Vision problems & kids' sports
When you find out your child has vision problems, you quickly scan their entire life and think of al
Facebook groups offer fantastic help and support
As a parent with a child who has a rare condition, the internet and particularly Facebook groups, of
Ladies : Your Eyes Matter, and Here’s Why
Happy International Women’s Day! As you celebrate all the
great things about being female today, ta
Tips for patching kids
“My kid won’t keep their eye patch on – help!”
“Can anyone help me with tips for patching my
Glaucoma in Kids - What Parents Need to Know
You
may have heard of glaucoma but not really understand what it is or what it
could mean if you
Dane's Story
Our story began when Dane was six months old. I took him to the GP to get his immunisations and chec
REAL STORY : Savannah & Emma
Beautiful Savannah was only 5 days old when she was diagnosed with Persistent
Fetal Vasculature and
Understanding your child's glasses prescription
So, you’ve taken your child to get their eyes tested (yay for you!) and it turns out they need glass
Tips for Applying Adhesive Patches
There’s no nice way to say it but patching is just not that
much fun. If you’ve ever tried a
FREEBIE Christmas Patching Charts
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! That can mean holidays, fun - and often, slacking off o
Love your eyes!
World Sight Day has rolled around for another year and I’m
absolutely LOVING the theme that has con
AusMumpreneur Awards 2022
We are so excited to announce that our Founder and CEO, Nicola Rivett, has been named
as a finalist
What is Amblyopia?
Amblyopia is one of the main vision disorders that patching is used to treat.But what exactly is amb
Spot the Cataract
Looking for an excuse to go and look at old baby photos of Dane (ooh so cute!), I thought I'd pull o