Parent Guide

Getting Caregivers on Board
Patching works best when it doesn't stop the moment you leave the room. A quick heads-up to whoever else is watching your child keeps the routine going instead of quietly pausing for the day. Read more...
Talking to School or Daycare About Patching
Patching only works if it keeps happening once your child is out of your sight - a quick, clear heads-up to their teacher or caregiver goes a long way toward keeping the routine consistent.   Read more...
Building a Patching Routine
A routine takes the daily decision-making out of patching - there's no negotiating if it's just "the thing we do after breakfast," the same way brushing teeth is.   Read more...
Making Patch Time Fun
The fastest way to turn patch time from a chore into a habit is to fill it with something your child actually wants to be doing. Here's what works, by age.   Read more...
How to Get Your Child to Wear Their Patch
The patch stays on more often when it feels like part of the day, not a fight you're having with your child. Here's what actually works, backed by tips from pediatric eye clinics and parents who've been through it. Read more...
Cleaning & Caring for Your Eye Patch
A fabric eye patch touches your child's skin for hours a day, so keeping it clean matters as much as picking a design they like. Here's how to keep yours in good shape. Read more...