OHbaby! Forums : glasses for preschooler https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:03:32 +0000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:34:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35931 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[glasses for preschooler : Andrew (my 6 year old) just had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1163587&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1163587 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 27 September 2010 at 10:34pm

Andrew (my 6 year old) just had his 3 month check and the specialist said he is fine and will see him in a year (just because we can see him) and if need be get a new script.

Technology has changed from when I got glasses and even my sister who got them a good 20 years ago now.

Josh's (my 3 year old) glasses went through preschool today as he took them off outside and one of the little girls found them in the bark area. No scratches or anything on them so they are good quality ones.

Both my boys have the Mr Men glasses specsavers have.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:34:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1163587&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1163587 <![CDATA[glasses for preschooler : Depends what it is that is wrong...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1163449&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1163449 Author: Shelt
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Posted: 27 September 2010 at 8:31pm

Depends what it is that is wrong with his eyes I think. I wore glasses from 4 years old onwards and was under a specialist. I only went twice a year (I have a genetic issue - the astigmatism in my left eye is so bad I only have 10% sight in that eye, my right eye has perfect vision) and my prescription never changed much when I was little.

I agree that two pairs is a good idea. probably wouldn't use them all the time but good to have a back up pair. Look for the arms with springs, also titanium frames. They are (or used to be) more expensive but survive more wear and tear than your cheap plastic frames. The amount of sport I did at school meant balls in the face, sometimes they got crushed in my swimming bag or accidently sat on by someone, young kids also tend to grab at them and all this can damage the frames. Sometimes they can survive several prescription changes too (they can use the same frames and just change the lenses).

Dunno if they do glass lenses for kids anymore but I always had the debate as a kid that plastic scratched up quickly but was safer than glass. Technology might have moved on a bit since I was a kid with glasses though.

Also, if he spends time with sunglasses on (like being on a boat or around water) then you might need to think about clip on sunglasses or fit overs or prescription sunglasses.

It might be worth shopping around a bit to see whats out there even if you are going to buy from specsavers. My local optometrist is happy for people to go in and try frames on and has a much wider range than specsavers does.]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:31:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1163449&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1163449 <![CDATA[glasses for preschooler : Thanks Becks DS has a community...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1162531&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1162531 Author: Mum_me
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Posted: 26 September 2010 at 7:48pm

Thanks Becks

DS has a community services card, the optometrist told me that this would usually cover a set of glasses per year, but in the first year there will be heaps of check ups which will mean we are likely to have to top it up in the first year.

Does this sound right?

Edited by Mum_me]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:48:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1162531&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1162531 <![CDATA[glasses for preschooler : I have 2 in glasses a 6 year old...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1162509&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1162509 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 26 September 2010 at 7:19pm

I have 2 in glasses a 6 year old and a 3 year old. They both have 2 pairs each and they come in handy some days.

If you have a community services card then you will be able to get 2 pairs for free as you are able to get up to $281.75 via the community card.

Don't buy cheap if they aren't comfortable then they won't wear them and then they will suffer with their learning.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:19:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1162509&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1162509 <![CDATA[glasses for preschooler : I have just found out that my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1162429&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1162429 Author: Mum_me
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Posted: 26 September 2010 at 4:26pm

I have just found out that my just turned 4 year old needs to wear glasses full time.

DH and I have good eyesight - so this has come out of left field a bit for us. I don't know the first thing about glasses.

I was thinking of getting a couple of pairs from specsavers, but then thought that his eyesight will probably change a lot in the first year so maybe it is a waste getting two pairs... One of his eyes is much worse than the other, so he will have to wear a patch part time - hopefully this will make his eyesight improve.

Is cheapest best? Any tips re products?

Many thanks!]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:26:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35931&PID=1162429&title=glasses-for-preschooler#1162429