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.

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When the Brain and Eyes Don’t Speak the Same Language

Discover the signs of visual processing issues in children and how they can impact reading, learning, and confidence, even if your child has 20/20 vision.

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When the Brain and Eyes Don’t Speak the Same Language

Discover the signs of visual processing issues in children and how they can impact reading, learning, and confidence, even if your child has 20/20 vision.

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Girls Dancing Together - a Metaphor for Binocularity

When Two Eyes Don’t Work as One

Binocular Vision in Children: The Hidden Struggle Behind Reading & Learning  

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When Two Eyes Don’t Work as One

Binocular Vision in Children: The Hidden Struggle Behind Reading & Learning  

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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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Is It a Learning Issue? Or a Vision Problem in Disguise?

Is It a Learning Issue? Or a Vision Problem in Disguise?

Discover how visual skills impact reading, spelling, and learning. A supportive guide to children’s vision and how vision therapy can help.

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Is It a Learning Issue? Or a Vision Problem in Disguise?

Discover how visual skills impact reading, spelling, and learning. A supportive guide to children’s vision and how vision therapy can help.

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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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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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