Getting a child to wear an eye patch regularly can be a real challenge. Some kids feel self-conscious. Others find it uncomfortable. And for many, it’s simply not fun. But if a patch has been prescribed, it’s usually for something important like amblyopia (also called lazy eye), and consistent use really matters. So, how do you help your child wear their patch without a daily battle? Understand the “Why” (and help them understand it, too) Kids are far more likely to cooperate and wear their sticky eye patches when they know what’s going on. That doesn’t mean giving them a...