! LikeLike Basia Aniela February 0, 0000 at 0:00 am · · Reply →  I just found out today that my 0 0/0 year old has to wear glasses. They originally did a screening at her pre-school and sent a letter home that they suggest that I take her to a specialist because they felt she has a vision problem. I scheduled an appointment to a well known optometrist in the area that specializes in peds. I waited months for the appointment and when I took her today I was anticipating on hearing that everything was fine- as she has never showed any signs of having trouble seeing. However, the exact opposite happened. Not only does she have a mild vision problem, but she also has a pretty strong astigmatism which is impairing her vision even more, and that her right eye muscle wasn't as strong has her left. Ofcourse, I cried. This was my ‘baby', and now she needs glasses.. I felt such guilt as her mom- is there something I could have done? Fed her more carrots, made her stand even further from the tv? How did I NOT notice she had trouble seeing?! I felt like a failure, felt guilt, and felt even worse for my daughter. The doctor explained to me that children usually don't show signs, especially if they are born with it- they learn to naturally adjust and don't realize what it is like to see better. She also explained that this would help gain strength in her weaker eye. Also, I worried what the other kids would say when she comes back to school next week with glasses. I just felt so bad for her. Then all of the sudden she looks at me and says "Mommy don't cry. I like glasses, they look like jewelry. And you look beautiful in your glasses." (I recently got glasses so that I wouldn't wear my all the time)... Her comment made me smile, eased my worries and made me realize it was going to be OKAY - especially if it helps her see! Tomorrow we are going and picking out frames. If my 0 0/0 is going to be okay, I need to be okay too! 🙂 LikeLike Ann Z February 0, 0000 at 0:00 am · · Reply →  