Meet our Patchers

Meet Speckles' superstar, Xavier! 🌟👏 This brave 2-year-old is making incredible progress on his patching journey, and we're so touched by his inspiring story ❤️ Xavier's vision journey began at just 9 months old when he had a congenital cataract removed. He also has glaucoma, which is stabilised with drops, wears a...

Tahlia's journey began at 6 months old when her mum, Maryke, noticed her right eye turning inwards and a slight head tilt, especially when tired.

Milly's vision journey began when she was only 1 day old after a midwife picked up that her red eye reflex didn't show in her left eye. She then saw an ophthalmologist at 2 weeks old and was diagnosed with a congenital cataract...

Isabelle's vision journey began when she was 3.5 years old and she has been patching since she was 4 to help strengthen her curious eye.

Oscar is 8 years old and recently started his patching journey for a turn in his eye (strabismus). After struggling with using the over-glasses patch style, Oscar made the switch to Speckles and he’s loving the fun designs!

Darcy, who's now 7, started patching at just 3 years old to help treat strabismus in both of his eyes (with the left being more affected). During his patch time, you’ll often find him kicking around a soccer ball, taking his dog Maggie for walks, diving into a good book, or playing...

Sylvie is 5 years old and her vision journey began last year after her GP recommended a visit to an Optometrist. She was diagnosed with a micro squint and Amblyopia in her left eye, and then referred to see an Ophthalmologist...