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WHEN DOCTORS TAKE TIME TO REALLY LISTEN

Quick Note – The video at the very end may just pull at your heart strings. 

My daughter Julia is in the 6th grade. A few times this school year she mentioned that the teacher asked her to move closer to the front of the class when they were required to copy notes from the smart board.

Since Julia had worn glasses for part of grade 1, I thought it would be a good time to take her in to get her eyes looked at again.

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Since I have a busy schedule, I loved that I could quickly book an eye exam* on the Canada Pearle Vision scheduler page. I was really happy that I was able to book a weekend appointment so that my daughter would not have to miss any school. Once I had the appointment scheduled I got an email confirmation that included directions and an option to add it right to my calendar. I found this very convenient.

WHEN DOCTORS TAKE TIME TO REALLY LISTEN

When we arrived at the appointment we were warmly welcomed, and after the paperwork was filled out it was time to get started. The doctor took time to ask both myself and my daughter if we had any concerns. Dr. Lee really took the time to listen before starting the exam*. She asked her about her eyes, but also about other hobbies and interests.

Dr. Lee explained to Julia what she was checking every step of the way. I love that the doctor really took the time to connect with my daughter.

TAKE TIME TO REALLY LISTEN

At the end of the appointment Dr. Lee was very honest. She said that Julia did not need to have a prescription, but because the teacher had moved her to the front of the class and because Julia felt that the font on the smart board was difficult to read sometimes, she would give her an optional prescription.

If we decided to take it, the prescription would help crisp up the things in the distance, but she would only need to wear the glasses for school. I really appreciated the honesty. I loved that she gave me the written prescription and let us decide from there what we wanted to do.

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Life is busy, so I really appreciated that it was easy to book the appointment online and as a mom I love that the doctor was thorough and really took the time to listen.

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This post was brought to you by Pearle Vision. As always, opinions are my own.

 

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Chris C

Sunday 5th of March 2017

When Doctors take time to really listen. That's so good to not have your daughter wearing glasses all the time unnecessarily as eyes become dependent. Unfortunately I had to start wearing glasses all the time starting in elementary school!

Jody @ Mommy Moment

Sunday 5th of March 2017

Both my husband and I had to wear glasses starting when we were really young too.

Danielle

Saturday 4th of March 2017

It's so important that doctors take the time to listen to their patient's needs, I think it makes all parties feel more comfortable. It's great that you were given choices, knowing you have options must be a relief. Your daughter looks absolutely adorable in her specs.

Heidi P

Thursday 2nd of March 2017

It does make a difference when the parent and child is really listened to. Nothing like a good experience to make one want to come back.

Nikki

Thursday 2nd of March 2017

It's always great when you find a doctor that is awesome with kids. It sounds like your whole experience with Pearl Vision was fabulous, and I love that the doctor was honest with you rather than trying to push a prescription on you that your daughter didn't need. I have to get an eye exam soon. I haven't had one since I was a kid and reading glasses aren't cutting it so well anymore.

Jody @ Mommy Moment

Thursday 2nd of March 2017

Nikki, Our experience at Pearle Vision really was fabulous. I hope you have a really good experience when you go.

Bites for Foodies

Wednesday 1st of March 2017

I took my son to the eye doctor for the first time 6 months ago, and she was amazing! She had such a calm demeanour, but she also made sure to find a connection with my son before starting the exam.

Jody @ Mommy Moment

Wednesday 1st of March 2017

That's so great. It really makes all the difference when they connect with the child as well as the parent. I'm glad he had a good experience.