Once Upon a Diagnosis

A Parent's Guide To Children's Vision Challenges

Welcome to the Once Upon a Diagnosis Journal where you will find heartfelt, research-driven articles that explain complex (yet highly treatable) vision diagnoses, like myopia, amblyopia, strabismus, convergence issues, among many more.

We also explore how vision problems are often mistaken for ADHD, why early eye exams matter more than school screenings, and how to balance screen time with developing eyes.

Every post is designed to feel like a conversation. We make a point of steering away from clinical mumble jumble and help you make sense of words you may never have heard and have no idea what they mean.

Our simple goal is to offer magical insight, simple language, and support for every step of your family’s vision journey.

One in Four Children Has an Undiagnosed Vision Problem. Here’s Why It Matters

One in Four Children Has an Undiagnosed Vision Problem. Here’s Why It Matters

Learn why so many vision problems go unnoticed in children and how to help your child see clearly, confidently, and beautifully with glasses made just for her.

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One in Four Children Has an Undiagnosed Vision Problem. Here’s Why It Matters

Learn why so many vision problems go unnoticed in children and how to help your child see clearly, confidently, and beautifully with glasses made just for her.

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Baby Getting an Eye Exam in an Enchanted Doctor's Office

Why Your Infant Needs Vision Evaluation Sooner Than You Think

Discover why infant eye exams matter and how InfantSEE offers free baby vision care. Learn what to expect at your baby's first eye exam and how early detection supports healthy...

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Why Your Infant Needs Vision Evaluation Sooner Than You Think

Discover why infant eye exams matter and how InfantSEE offers free baby vision care. Learn what to expect at your baby's first eye exam and how early detection supports healthy...

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Bunnies in an enchanted outdoor classroom during a vision screening—reminding us that screenings often miss key visual skills needed for learning, like tracking and focus.

Why Passing a School Vision Screening Doesn’t Always Mean Your Child Sees Clearly

School vision screenings often miss key visual skills like tracking, teaming, and focus. Learn what they don’t test, and why a full eye exam matters.

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Why Passing a School Vision Screening Doesn’t Always Mean Your Child Sees Clearly

School vision screenings often miss key visual skills like tracking, teaming, and focus. Learn what they don’t test, and why a full eye exam matters.

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oung girl receiving a comprehensive pediatric eye exam, with her mother sitting beside her offering comfort and support—highlighting the value of early, thorough vision care and the loving role parents play in their child’s eye health journey.

What to Expect During a Pediatric Eye Exam?

A pediatric eye exam looks far beyond 20/20 vision, exploring how your child’s eyes focus, track, and team for learning success. Here’s what to expect.

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What to Expect During a Pediatric Eye Exam?

A pediatric eye exam looks far beyond 20/20 vision, exploring how your child’s eyes focus, track, and team for learning success. Here’s what to expect.

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Girl running happily outside

From Hesitation to Celebration: Helping Your Child Fall in Love with Her Glasses

Discover gentle, magical ways to help your child embrace glasses with confidence and joy. Useful tips from Once Upon a Charm’s enchanted eyewear line.

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From Hesitation to Celebration: Helping Your Child Fall in Love with Her Glasses

Discover gentle, magical ways to help your child embrace glasses with confidence and joy. Useful tips from Once Upon a Charm’s enchanted eyewear line.

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Why Pediatric Vision Checkups Are Essential for Children’s Eye Health and Confidence

Why Pediatric Vision Checkups Are Essential for Children’s Eye Health and Confidence

Discover how child eye exams can transform learning, confidence, and clarity. Learn signs of vision issues and explore magical glasses for girl.

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Why Pediatric Vision Checkups Are Essential for Children’s Eye Health and Confidence

Discover how child eye exams can transform learning, confidence, and clarity. Learn signs of vision issues and explore magical glasses for girl.

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