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Post by slobberchops on Sept 22, 2008 8:06:39 GMT -5
My son has worn glasses since the first grade. Well I should really say "suppose" to wear glasses. *uhgg! We've had the hardest time getting him to keep them on. And his eye-sight gets worse with each passing year because us this. Well.. with this years eye-exam, my husband suggested contact lenses. He wear them and thought our son, age 11, is old enough to have them. Our son has been begging for them since he was in 3rd grade. I didn't feel he was responsible enough. And still dont. I'm kind of torn on this issue. Anyone here have kids that wear glasses or contacts? Not sure on which is the best kind for kids or if they shouldn't be used at all. Btw, my son's vision - according to his recent sport physical was: 100/20 and 60/20 . Blind as a bat is what the nurse said. ;D
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Post by copperhead on Sept 22, 2008 8:13:55 GMT -5
I haven't had to deal with the contacts question yet. My dd is supposed to wear reading glasses but doesn't. My 2 y/o wears glasses. We're just trying to keep the glasses in one piece with him...but we've had his current pair longer than any other pair before!
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Post by manlyman on Sept 22, 2008 8:25:34 GMT -5
Both my kids have worn contacts since they were about 12. They were the once a month disposable kind. The incentive for being responsible about using them correctly, cleaning them, etc. was the alternative of wearing their glasses. Their eye sight problems are my wife's fault with her poor eye sight genes. I have perfect eye sight. Bwa ha ha ha! (except for the old age can't see to read thing)
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Post by ths81 on Sept 22, 2008 9:44:08 GMT -5
We faced this problem this year too Slobber.
Our daughter turned 12 the end of June and she had been asking for contacts since about the 4th grade. I wear them and told her we'd think about it when she turned 12.
She is wearing them this year with little trouble. She cleans them exactly as she was taught at the lens fitting. She did go through a two week spell where she didn't wear them but being as it's allergy season - and my eyes are itching up a storm - I let her slide.
You're the only one who can gauge your son's maturity level but I'd say if you think he's ready, let him have the contacts.
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Post by slobberchops on Sept 22, 2008 22:07:10 GMT -5
The hub volunteered to handle the contacts with him since he wears them too. And, well.. after reading the posts here.. and seeing that other kids haven't had any major problems with wearing them. I think I'm going to change my mind or vote about waiting. ;D Copperhead.. whats a dd? and your child's been wearing glasses for how long? I only ask cause I took my little girl when she was 2 to get her eyes checked. She squirmed, goofed off and wasn't really responding to the images on the wall. The Doc and I considered maybe she was a little to young.. she's suppose to go back next month too. Hopefully this time will be better. LOL Thanks for all the responses.. it's been helpful. Not everyday I get to speak to 3 separate parents, with children who wear glasses! mod: to add sp/chg and smiley
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Post by copperhead on Sept 23, 2008 8:09:04 GMT -5
dd = dear daughter
My 2 y/o (3 in a couple of months) has been wearing glasses since last October. We first went to a local ophthalmologist near Hamilton Place but wound up going to Memphis to see the doc who specializes in eye muscle problems in children. Both used prisms to figure out his refraction - which I'm sure has changed since his last surgery. We'll see when he goes in the next month or so.
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Post by Fredo on Sept 23, 2008 8:32:51 GMT -5
Questions:
How would one know that 2 yo needs glasses?
What is it that he needs to see at 2?
Don't you guys worry that you're interfering with the normal development of his eyes by correcting his vision so early?
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Post by ths81 on Sept 23, 2008 8:52:43 GMT -5
What does he need to see??? Everything! And I'd say not correcting his vision would interfere with his normal development as far as learning, etc.
I'm no expert so I can't explain all the in's and out's but I would equate not seeing right on up there with not hearing as to how it affects development.
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Post by Fredo on Sept 23, 2008 17:53:59 GMT -5
What does he need to see??? Everything! And I'd say not correcting his vision would interfere with his normal development as far as learning, etc. I'm no expert so I can't explain all the in's and out's but I would equate not seeing right on up there with not hearing as to how it affects development. What I mean is that it's not like they need to be able to read. So long as they aren't bumping into the furniture, wouldn't it be better to wait and see if it will self correct? Maybe the muscles will strengthen on their own with time. Maybe the cornea will reshape as he matures. Maybe all kinds of things could happen that wont if you add corrective measures so early. At age 2, kids are still learning as much from tactile, audible and olfactory input as they are from sight. Just curious, that's all.
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Post by slobberchops on Sept 23, 2008 20:28:30 GMT -5
What does he need to see??? Everything! And I'd say not correcting his vision would interfere with his normal development as far as learning, etc. I'm no expert so I can't explain all the in's and out's but I would equate not seeing right on up there with not hearing as to how it affects development. What I mean is that it's not like they need to be able to read. So long as they aren't bumping into the furniture, wouldn't it be better to wait and see if it will self correct? Maybe the muscles will strengthen on their own with time. Maybe the cornea will reshape as he matures. Maybe all kinds of things could happen that wont if you add corrective measures so early. At age 2, kids are still learning as much from tactile, audible and olfactory input as they are from sight. Just curious, that's all. Some people are born with astigmatisms. (depends on the degree) Whether it be just a weakening of the eye muscle , or more severe - the way light enters the eye/pupil. (weak eye - lazy eye or crossed eyes) Having those dilations during eye exams, check for such stigma's. Glasses alone will not fix crossed eyes and I dont think it fixes the "lazy wondering eye either.. but I'm not sure. They both require surgery. I've heard those types of eye problems may be hereditary. *But there's also a spiritual contention regarding the weak eye stigmata... and a old wives tale too. LMAO! maybe not old wives tale, as I actually read it in a 1921 Gould medical dictionary. perhaps another topic thread.. "old wives tales" ;D Mod to add: *not a expert so ... Copperhead could probably explain a little better.
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Post by ShellBell on Mar 2, 2009 23:21:50 GMT -5
Update: Big over-SIGHT on my part!
After a 2 hour class not including the exam.. he wont use them. *ug! Pushed by fru$tration, I attempt to help him. I near bout' break a sweat trying to get them in his dang eyes. He doesn't do much to help the situation either. *squint squint So, there they sit, in the medicine cabinet. (un-used) And he wears his glasses that looked like they've been to combat war 2x over. LOL
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Post by bignana on Mar 3, 2009 7:37:47 GMT -5
When my son first got his contacts, I went through the same thing. It just takes time and patience. We tore a few before we got it right. Hang in there.
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Post by copperhead on Mar 5, 2009 11:30:15 GMT -5
What I mean is that it's not like they need to be able to read. So long as they aren't bumping into the furniture, wouldn't it be better to wait and see if it will self correct? Maybe the muscles will strengthen on their own with time. Maybe the cornea will reshape as he matures. Maybe all kinds of things could happen that wont if you add corrective measures so early. At age 2, kids are still learning as much from tactile, audible and olfactory input as they are from sight. Just curious, that's all. My ds, now 3, was born with a rare form of strabismus that was apparent by the time he was 6 months old. Early surgery was required to have both eyes capable of looking in the same direction. Since this requires that the child be followed by an opthalmologist, this doc will check to see what the child can see. Can you imagine going around with everything in a blur all of the time & not being able to see what's making that noise up in the sky? It would be terrifying for a small child. With glasses, though, that same noise is identifiable as the helicopter that flies over his preschool on a daily basis. It also helps him to be able readily recognize mom & dad from across the room. And that is why a toddler needs glasses.
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