Did you know congenital cataracts affect 3 in every 10,000 Australian children?
Meet our Speckles Superstar navigating that journey: Addalyn 💛

Diagnosed at just 3 months old, Addalyn began patching right after surgery for a congenital cataract in her right eye. She’s now 7, and her vision is stronger than ever. 💪

In the early days, she patched for 6hrs per day  Her family stayed the course through every sticky, squirmy, emotional moment. And it paid off. Patching helped her vision and reduced how invasive her second surgery needed to be.

Fast forward to today: she’s down to just 2 hours of patching a day, and loving the mermaid Speckles patch that makes her feel more like her.

Her patch-time favourites include:
🌈Fairy house building
🌈Wild nature walks
🌈Painting + playdough masterpieces
🌈Exciting visits to the Zoo
🌈Riding bikes & playing in the yard

Some days are still tough. Like many kids, Addalyn sometimes feels self-conscious when people ask about her patch. But our fun designs and a supportive family have helped her feel confident in her own magical story. 🧜♀️✨

Addalyn, you’re not just wearing a patch. You’re showing the world what resilience looks like. 💛