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Talk to me about eyeglasses for kids.

wino2006wino2006 member
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We learned a few days ago after a thorough eye exam, that DD2 needs glasses for a severe astigmatism and far sightedness. She just turned 3. I have never worn glasses so this is all new for me and after leaving the clinic and ordering glasses, I have all kinds of questions. The opthamologist recommended miraflex so we ordered her glasses at the optical center in the clinic and they should arrive next week. She picked out pink frames :) I was able to get the frames and lenses for $127 since I get a discount for working at the hospital the clinic is affiliated with. Is this a good deal? Should I buy a back-up pair? Should I buy prescription sunglasses for her as well when she is outside? Any tips for getting her to wear them and keep them on? The doctor gave us a lower prescription than necessary (from what I understand) to help her adjust better so isn't so blurry right away-I think that is what he said anyway. When he explained things to me, it was after being there for almost 3 hours and DD2 was getting very antsy and lost her patience and was all over the room. DH has had to wear glass since he was 4 and has the same thing, but he isn't helpful as far as navigating the world of children's eyeglasses only to say that his were lost or broke on a monthly basis. TIA!
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  • laurdinglaurding member
    My daughter is nearsighted and has a very high prescription, but we paid $450.  I think you got a good deal!  We started early, but never really had issues with keeping them on.  If it helps them see, hopefully it will be the same for you.  Good luck!
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  • DixieNormous330DixieNormous330 member

    DD has miraflex. She's 2. With the strap around her head to keep them in place, once the struggle to get them on is done, she doesn't even notice them.

     

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  • bride2bsoonbride2bsoon member
    DS1 wears glasses and hearing aids. We've had the glasses for about a year.  The frames were $150 and the lenses about $200. I got him the transition lenses that tint to sunglasses in the sun.  He loves the sunglass aspect and thinks he's a "cool dude". He's really good most of the time about wearing them. He knows he has to wear them any time he plays outside, watches TV or plays with the iPad. Somedays are more difficult than others. I usually wait 10 minutes before telling him he needs to put them on or it turns into a power struggle.   I didn't get a back up pair because we go for follow ups every 6 months. I waited for a new year to start and just got a new pair and kept the old ones for back up. Good luck. 
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