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Category Archives: Stella's eyes
On my parenting journey, and “Far from the Tree.”
My child is strong and healthy. That said, at just four years of age, she has already taken part in occupational therapy (OT), vision therapy (VT), cranial sacral therapy, and yoga therapy (also called Integrated Movement Therapy or IMT). Her … Continue reading
Look what the cat granddaughter dragged in!
Hello, blog. How are you? What? Those bags under my eyes? No, ten years haven’t passed. I’m just really tired. Mom tired. Recently-nighttime-potty-trained tired. You get the picture. Not a picture of me until my next haircut, though. I need … Continue reading
Judgement Day for Stella’s Vision, Part 1: Ophthalmology’s View
Well, on Friday morning, Stella and I made our way to Seattle Children’s ophthalmology department for her yearly exam. The high-level stats for those keeping score and not wanting to sift through a lengthy post: Clear improvement of stereoscopy, virtually … Continue reading
The Great Peripheral Awakening of 2011
A few weeks ago, I noticed a distinct change in Stella’s vision. Bam! It could not have been more obvious if she slapped me across the face and said, “Damn it, mommy woman! My vision is changing! Give me a … Continue reading
Artist, and goggles, at work
Stella’s Easter basket included a sweet set of watercolors and accompanying pad of paper. She’s used them every day so far, at her request, and as it so engages her, I’ve been putting the goggles on her while she paints. … Continue reading
Posted in Stella's eyes, toddler, vision therapy
Tagged accommodative esotropia, amblyopia, strabismus, toddler, vision therapy, watercolors, yoked prism goggles
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Quick VT note: TLC for Stella’s transitioning toes.
Stella’s toes are starting to relax. The yoked prism goggles continue to benefit her, but it’s created a small, surprising side effect. Turns out, her toes have been clenched so consistently for so long that the skin is actually having … Continue reading
Posted in Milestones, Stella's eyes, toddler, vision therapy
Tagged accommodative esotropia, amblyopia, strabismus, vision therapy, yoked prism goggles
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Happy Stella progresses with yoked prism goggles and vision therapy
As spring arrived, Stella turned a corner and found herself in a sunnier place. I’m soaking it up, people. All of a sudden, she seems more social. Of course she’s still shy in some situations, but lately, nothing really seems … Continue reading
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Tagged tantrums, toddler, toe-walking, vision therapy, yoked prism goggles
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Re-entering the ring: Stella the Spella!
Just a few small updates for now. Stella can spell her name and delights in doing so. I’m extremely proud of her, as you can imagine. I suspect she’ll start spelling other words soon. She’s making a habit of quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Milestones, Stella's eyes, toddler, vision therapy
Tagged accommodative esotropia, amblyopia, parenthood, strabismus, toddler, vision therapy
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Sucker punched!
Well, today’s vision therapy could not have gone much worse. She refused to wear the prism goggles for more than a minute or two at at time. Not only did she kick, throw and scream, she attempted to toss all … Continue reading
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Tagged accommodative esotropia, amblyopia, parenthood, toddler, vision therapy
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How vision therapy is saving Stella’s toes, and then some.
Stella is a toe-walker. She’s been tiptoeing around for as long as I can remember. Prancing, really. Her gait has been so bouncy and adorable, so evocative of a little ballerina, that her physical effervescence has charmed even sour onlookers. I’ve … Continue reading
