A children's book to accompany eye patching therapy
Lia and Her Eye Patch is a lovingly illustrated children's book used as accompanying material in eye patch therapy.
It helps professionals explain eye patch therapy in a child-friendly and practical way.
What the book offers in daily work
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Facilitates conversations with children and parents
The book creates a common point of reference and addresses uncertainties before they need to be voiced. -
Supports the start of eye patching therapy
Especially for initial prescriptions, the book helps to gently address resistance and fears. -
Reduces explanation efforts in daily practice
Complex emotional topics are explained in a child-friendly manner. -
Strengthens understanding of the child's perspective
Professionals gain insight into the child's experience beyond medical facts.
Voices from professional practice
"Lia and Her Eye Patch is used in our clinical practice and offers children and families a calm, child-friendly introduction to eye patching."
Prof. Dr. Frank Schüttauf
Head of Pleoptics, Orthoptics and Oculoplastics
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Possible applications
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in the waiting room for preparation and reassurance
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as a recommendation for families to support home therapy
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to support parent discussions in cases of uncertainty or refusal
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in educational institutions to support children in their daily lives.
Materials for practices and institutions
Accompanying materials are available for use in daily practice:
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The book Lia and Her Eye Patch
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Posters and flyers for waiting and common areas, as well as for parents to take home. Download as print-ready PDF or order pre-printed in high quality.
- Free coloring fun (PDF-Download)
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Order & Contact
Orders for practices and institutions are also possible by invoice.
For questions regarding quantities, application possibilities or materials, please feel free to contact us.
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