Tag Archives: fixing my gaze

Because we just can’t get enough therapy.

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

It’s official. Today, I scheduled Stella for weekly, ongoing vision therapy. I feel victorious! As in, “We’re going to the Super Bowl, baby!” (I probably need to get out more.) You see, our second opinion (the first being Seattle Children’s … Continue reading →

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Takeaways from Dr. Susan Barry’s Web Interview (School Crossings: How the System Lets Down Children with Vision Problems)

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

First off, I have to admit that I entered the web meeting eight to nine minutes late. This will be the opposite of shocking to anyone who knows me. I was infuriated! I’d been anticipating this thing to a pathetic … Continue reading →

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Stella’s weighty two-year check-up.

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

So Stella had her two-year check-up today. She received two shots, a delicious wooden tongue depressor, fabulous height and weight percentiles, and a small bit of forgivable misinformation. I’m not sure how I will broach the latter with the doctor, … Continue reading →

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Free webinar by Susan Barry: How the system lets down children with vision problems

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

Here we go again. Like tube feeding, vision is an area in which children aren’t getting the care and solutions they need and deserve. Stella just started patching, because her brain was starting to favor her right (strong) eye. And it’s already become … Continue reading →

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