Eye patching is hard.  When a little one first puts an eye patch on they can't see very well.  It's frustrating and likely they are going to fight patching.  We have found offering choices to empower the young eye patcher is a good motivator.  Our Diva Decorations let the child decorate their own eye patch.  They can select the style and color of eye patch.  When the eye patch is delivered they receive stickers and jewels to use to customize their eye patch.  This can excite the eye patcher and create a sense pride for them.  It's important to keep the eye patcher involved in the whole process.