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
Resources
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
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?
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
Tips for patching kids
“My kid won’t keep their eye patch on – help!”
“Can anyone help me with tips for patching my
Tips for preventing glasses fogging up while wearing a face mask
Well it looks like masks aren’t going anywhere soon – and for
those of us that wear glasses, this c
Tips for patching a toddler
Tips to get toddlers to patch“My toddler won’t keep their eye patch on – help!”“Can anyone help me w
Tips to get babies to patch
“How can I get my baby to wear their eye patch?”“Can anyone help me with tips for patching my baby?”
10 Things to do with Old Glasses
It’s fun getting new glasses, especially for our little ones. Maybe your kid has grown out of the fr
Tips and Tricks for kids that wear glasses
There are some great tips and tricks out there for getting kids to wear their glasses, keep them cle
Craziest places kids have left their glasses
If you're a parent to a kid that wears glasses, you'll know that sometimes their face is not always
Questions to Ask at Your Ophthalmology Appointment
Last week we took Dane for his regular ophthalmology check-up.
It’s a long and drawn out day but lu
The Value of a Second Opinion
When we were first given Dane's diagnoses of a unilateral congenital cataract, we were told it was t
Know Your Eye Doctors
Here is an explanation of different eye doctors and their role in vision care for children. Includin
In our lens kit
I've carried a lens kit in my handbag for 11 years now - boy has time flown! Since Dane has his cata
10 Outdoor Activities for Your Patching Child
When the outdoors call, you and your little patcher will
want to be outside enjoying all that natur
Ideas for keeping kids amused while patching
Let's be real for a minute mamas. Patching is NOT fun. In no way, shape or form is it enjoyable for
Travel tips for kids with contact lenses or glasses
I don’t know about you but I love to travel – and my kids
have been bitten by the travel bug since
How to choose sunglasses for kids
The Kids Eye Gear kids always look forward to getting to the beach and into the pool. But we live in
Getting outdoors these school holidays
With school holidays here or approaching and the weather warming up,
nature is calling an