I had the strangest thing happen the other day. A few weeks ago I signed a form giving some private company that comes into the school permission to test Ryleys (grade 1) and Zacharys (grade 2) hearing and vision. Now understand that this isn't free, it costs $15 but when you have as … [Read more...]
The Girl With the Tortoise-Shell Glasses
"Dear Parent, your child's vision was screened at school today. We recommend you follow up with an appointment at the optometrist," read the note she came home with a couple weeks ago. Not thinking much of it, I booked a time with our eye doctor and my girl hopped up into the big black chair and … [Read more...]
I Can See Clearly Now.
If there is one thing I would be devastated to lose it would be my sight. But, considering this, it is probably the one aspect of my health I pay the least attention to. My daughter wears glasses so she has regular vision check ups but my husband and I don't. Why? For some reason it is down on the … [Read more...]