Everyday Wisdom Toolkit
A SAMPLE TIP SHEET FOR YOUR NANNY OR CAREGIVER/DAYCARE PROVIDER
- Example 1 (download copy, then feel free to customize for your child)
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GIVING EYE DROPS TO YOUR CHILD
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PREPARING FOR AN EUA OR DAY HOSPITAL STAY
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DOCTOR’S OFFICE VISITS – TIPS FOR MAKING THEM LESS STRESSFUL & MORE SUCCESSFUL
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SHEDDING LIGHT ON PHOTOPHOBIA/LIGHT SENSITIVITY
This resource is from the Childhood Cataract Network, a UK-based mutual support group for those affected by childhood cataracts. We’ve placed it on this website because the information in this article will also be useful for children with glaucoma.
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MANAGING EYE PATCHING AND WHY THIS IS SO IMPORTANT
- http://www.pgcfa.org/kb/entry/147/
- http://www.childhoodcataracts.org.uk/parenting/patching.html
- Website where parents can buy cute, hypoallergenic eye patches
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COPING STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS
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LIVING WITH UNILATERAL/MONOCULAR GLAUCOMA
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OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
- Little 4 Eyes, A community for family and friends of little ones in glasses
- All Children Have Different Eyes
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SNUGGLE WRAPS FOR INFANTS (PEDIATRIC ARM IMMOBILIZERS TO AID IN PATCHING)
