A few days ago I mentioned that my Tween went to the Eye Doctor because we noticed he was unable to read or see things… No one on my side or his dad’s side of the family ever had eye problems so this eye doctor thing was completely new to me and still is. We were told he has a 20/50 eye sight… not too sure what that means but my husband said he’s ½ blind… that freaked me out.. he had perfect 20/20 at his last school check up a few month ago….So we are venturing into new things, I can’t even ask questions because I don’t know what to ask.. I feel so helpless.. so when we went to the Dr, I though ok give him some lenses and he will get better and we would move on.. Then the Eye Dr. (I’m sure there is a fancy word for him, but remember I’m German, I don’t know ALL the English words just yet..lol)… said “nope, he will need them from now on, not something that will go away, it actually will get worse” ….. again, I’m freaking out.. my baby is not even 12 and his eyes can get even worse….?? I’m worried and sad at the same time, the Dr. ensured me that things like this can come up over night and poof your eyes are gone… that is scary….
My Tween took it pretty good, he was actually excited to pick out some glasses and I didn’t even care how much they cost at this point, my main concern was “he needs to wear them”… so today he went and picked up his glasses, all proud, I got a Text at the office with his picture….. Doesn’t he look cute with his new glasses….?? I’m soo proud of him; he is such a remarkable kid and after he put the glasses on said ” Wow, I didn’t know there was so much more to see!”… Well.. that made me feel like a bad mom again, I should have been able to prevent that.. but how?? But he will be okay…. Right ???
For now, I’m just proud of my Tween and I wanted ya all to know that I have the BEST Tween ever!!!! After all… I’m just a mom ….
Sherry says
Yeah Alex. We love them.
mausekind says
H eloves them, too.. I think he picked well… they look great on him 🙂
Publix Coupon Queen says
One of the best moments of my life was when I got my glasses. I remember looking around and noticing that the trees weren’t green blobs, there were leaves. To this day I sit in the front of class by instinct. I used to have to do that before glasses. You are a good mom because you listened to your son and remedied the problem. He will be so excited to see the world through new eyes. =)
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mausekind says
Hahah.. funny thing he said the same thing to me today.. Wow.. there is a moon? not just a blob or wow.. there are bees int he yard.. lol… he loves them… I’m excited for him… just a change and I don’t handle change well…. but will be normal soon 🙂 Thanks for the visit 🙂
Amanda says
My son got his glasses when he was 2 (now he is almost 5) and we have already broken a couple of pairs and lost one! New follower.
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mausekind says
Hi Amanda…. wow 2.. how did you guys find out he needs glasses.. now I’m worried about my toddler… and I guess I need to be prepared to buy backups..lol… Thanks and welcome 🙂
Emily says
My little sister got glasses last year at age 6 and when we left the eyedoctor that is inside of wal mart, which is right next to a field that has an airplane landing strip, she said “Wow they put a road out in that field mom!” and my mom said ‘no that’s not a road thats the air plane landing strip that’s always been there, remember I always point out the planes?” and my sister said ‘well in the sky yeah but id idnt seen that road!” lol. and i mean it’s plain as day you just can’t miss it. So that was crazy to realize how poorly she had been seeing without us even knowing.
mausekind says
Hi Emily…. thanks for sharing this story…. isn’t it amazing what glasses can do… I’m so glad she can “see” now and get to see EVERYTHING….
Rachel R. says
Aww, it sounds like he is taking it well! I remember I first got glasses when I was in 5th grade. I was so near-sighted and still remember walking outside for the first time wearing the glasses, and I realized that I was supposed to be able to see the separate blades of grass and leaves in the trees, instead of a blur of green 🙂
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mausekind says
Rachel… Thanks for the comment.. he is taking very well and he is so proud and like you he said the same thing Wow, there is grass… and he even could see a Bee next to the toddler and moved her away… 🙂 I’m so excited he can see now 🙂
R Hicks says
I wear glasses too and I think he looks great with the glasses.
CrazyMom says
Thanks.. I will let the Tween know… he’s had some adjusting and now really likes them.. especially the nice benefit..he can see 🙂
Deb says
I got my first pair of glasses when I was 18 months…Alex look terrific in his..so handsome!
CrazyMom says
Thanks Deb… wow 18 month… 🙂