Cleo is nearly 18 months old and started her patching journey just over 3 months ago to treat her amblyopia and strengthen her curious eye.

She rocks her eye patch in the morning, and while she loves riding her bike during this time, the colder weather has meant a shift to focused play indoors and lots of cuddles, with yummy food the key to keeping her happy and distracted. 

Her Mum has some brilliant tips for fellow parents! Cleo gets to choose her eye patch every morning, giving her a say in the process. When she first started patching, Mum would also wear the eye patch with her and give her a nibble of chocolate, but she decided this might not be the best long-term solution. Now, the reward chart included in our patch packs adds that exciting element when the patch comes off, celebrating every win!

We loved hearing about Cleo's story and her mum's thoughtful approach to making patching a positive experience. Keep shining bright, Cleo! 💖