I feel really sad about DS needing glasses and feel guilty for feeling sad.

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DS (4) needs to wear glasses (most likely for the rest of his life) and I just feel really sad about it. I feel sad he's going to look a bit different. He is so active and loves swimming and sports and I am sad that this may be made more difficult.
I am very glad that he is being treated and that hopefully this will help him immensely. I obviously haven't shown any of these emotions around him. He's completely taking it in his stride (although we haven't actually got the glasses yet!).
Did anyone else feel this way?

Aww no reason to feel guilty OP, lots of kids wear glasses, it will help him at school with his learning, if his vision is better.

I wore glasses from 13, then contact lenses, and laser eye treatment as an adult that cured my shortsightedness. There are options, and don’t forget that you can also buy prescription swimming googles, that are quite cheap.

Many years ago worked at Specsavers, they were excellent with the kids, the fitting specs and repairing them when necessary. If my child needed specs I would go there.

Agreed that it's a good idea to be positive, and mostly it will not be a big deal. However, those saying he can wear contacts/have surgery, I now can't do either of these things, due to slightly elevated risk of retinal detachment and dry eyes, and as I age, my short sight (which is severe) is now being accompanied by issues with near vision as well! So, it can be a bit trickier over the years depending on the prescription, but I agree compared with most issues, it's not a difficult one.

No advice but as a child I remember desperately wanting glasses, always thought they were so cool.

My niece (she's now 9) has wore glasses since 3 years old and looks absolutely adorable.

You can't help how you feel and I think it's a natural reaction. I'm sure my children have glasses in their future and, while it's no big deal, if I had the choice I would obviously choose perfect vision.

My son is in reception and his closest friend wears glasses. He is desperate to have some like his friend. It's not something that leads to bullying like it may have been in years gone by.

Anyone’s child no longer needs them? Just found out my 4 year old has astigmatism so will be wearing now too ! Feeling the same emotions