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2011 "I Care for Eye Care" Calendar Now Open for Submissions

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:54:26 GMT

We're pleased to announce that the 'I Care for Eye Care' contest is now open for submissions. The theme for the contest is 'love at first sight' and is a reflection of our recent declaration of being the official sponsor of 'love at first sight'. Last year the contest drew over 600 submissions and more than 2 million votes were cast.

To participate in the contest, submit a photo showing 'love at first sight' involving a child. Voting takes place on our website and the top 12 winners will receive a digital camera. The top vote receiving submissions will also be used in the development of the 2011 'I Care for Eye Care' calendar.

The objective of the contest is to raise awareness about the need for early detection and treatment of eye disorders in children. It is estimated that one in 20 children, or a child in every classroom, is at risk for vision loss if their vision disorder goes undetected and untreated. Through programs of research, education and training, we seek to accomplish our mission, to eliminate preventable blindness in children.

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We are very thankful to M&S Technologies and Good-Lite who have shown their dedication to children's vision by choosing to sponsor the 'I Care for Eye Care' calendar.

Tips for Selecting Glasses for Children

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:46:04 GMT

The following advice is provided for parents who are choosing glasses for their children. If you have any other advice or tips, please feel free to respond.

Premature infants should be fit with plastic frames called "stubbies." These are fitted with a soft cloth strap around the head. Increase concern should be given with straps on infants. They can be pulled down around the neck with the possibility of choking.
Shop for glasses when the pupils are not dilated.
A board certified optician has had training to fit glasses properly
Inquire about warranties on children's frames and lenses.
If a frame looks too big, it is! Search for a frame that fits now.
For toddlers, metal frames with adjustable silicone nose pads are appropriate. Cable temples, silicone covers, or straps will keep glasses seated at the top of the bridge of the nose.
As the child matures the nose is able to support plastic or metal frames.
The eyes should be centered in the frame with enough space vertically so that the child does not look over or under the glasses.
Bifocals should be placed at the lower border of the undilated pupil. It is usually best to have a visible line in the bifocal lens.
It may take up to two weeks to adjust to the new glasses. Encouragement and positive family support further the likelihood your child will like wearing their glasses

Re: Amblyopia Kids

AmblyopiaKids — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:43:43 GMT

Thanks Ann!

Before she got the glasses she was very concerned about getting them. Before we went to the glasses shop I contacted a couple of my friends who have little girls around her age in glasses and asked for them to send me smiley pictures of them in their glasses. I also sat Belle right down next to me and showed her their facebook pictures and such so she could see that little girls wear glasses and do everything just fine. The timing worked out well also because the day before we went another little girl in her class came in with glasses - previously only a boy had them and a girl that "spits". So belle was just not associating positive things with glasses. It got her really excited about picking out a pair so when we got to the glasses place I told the optician that I just needed to see the ones with the nosepiece (for patching) and so she got out the tray and filled it up with all the girly ones and let belle pick. She had a good time picking and was soooo opinionated about the different styles! The funny thing is that the style she settled on turned out to be the first pair she tried and the pair also that the girl behind the counter had selected for her - so after like 30 minutes of shopping she settled on the first style! ah.. kids!!!! Picking out a pretty style definitely made the glasses transition easier. What sealed the love for her glasses was when she put them on and she told me EVERYTHING ISN"T SO FLUFFY ANYMORE! That was a moment. She couldn't stop looking in the mirror at the place and then all the way home she was glued to looking out the car window!!! She pointed out birds!

I'm so happy that the glasses transition turned out to be way easier and the fears/hesitation went away.

Now, if we could make it past the patching hurdle... it is getting easier but compliance is still an issue.

Re: Welcome Parents!

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:57:08 GMT

A friend of the foundation, Dr. David Granet, was recently on 'The Doctors' TV show, talking about vision screening and eye disorders in children. Here's a link to the short news article, which contains a link to the episode on YouTube.

Re: Welcome Parents!

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:09:59 GMT

We have a new little ambassador! Thanks to Braden’s Mom, Linda, we have a new ambassador and have posted his story on our site. Thankfully, this story has a happy ending. If you’re interested in telling your story in a similar manner, please let me know.

Thanks,

Thomas

t.rogers@childrenseyefoundation.org