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Cathy and Mackenzie Thompson have an eye patch story similar to what you are going through right now. Mackenzie is now 30 years old and doing great. Read their story and learn why they created Patch Pals!  Read more ...

We have entered posts on our blog over the years about eye patching, parenting, babies wearing eyeglasses, eye patching activities, as well as words of encouragement.  Take a few moments to look them over to see if any of them can offer you help, encouragement or perhaps a little laugh. Read more ...

Every day we get ask the question, "How do I begin eye patching my child?".  We have compiled a few tips to help get you started. Read more ....

Check out our Patch Pals Club page for photos of eye patchers, game ideas and encouragement.  Read more..

Eye patching and wearing eyeglasses is difficult and we are thrilled that there are now books that parents can read to their child.  Read more ...

We have a free downloadable reward calendar that is great for tracking your child's progress and discussing what the expectations are.  You and your child can set eye patching goals and have fun deciding what "rewards" your child will get for a job well done.  Read more ...

Keeping your child motivated is one of the key elements of successful eye patching therapy.  We offer many iron on images of your child's favorite characters that can be added to an eye patch for free. Click here...

Photo Sharing

We love sharing photos of our eye patchers on social media.  The shared photo gives recognition to the eye patcher and encourages other little ones to wear their eye patch.  Send us your photo and receive a 20% discount code to use on your next Patch Pals order.  
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It is very important that you understand the different eye specialists when searching for a doctor to treat your child.  Know the difference between Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians and Orthoptists.  Read more ....

Call the doctor/nurse back when you get home and quiz them on confusing words, do your research and then ask more questions.  We have listed many of the terms here.  Read more ....