[blindkid] Medical ID bracelets/necklaces

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Julie,

I have not heard of anyone getting a medical ID because of blindness,
but vasovagal disorder seems like a very good reason to get one. Can
you have your daughter's pediatrician, or whoever it was who diagnosed
the vasovagal problem, prescribe a medical bracelet for her or put in
her chart that she has frequent vasovagal attacks as a medical
condition?

Best,
Arielle

On 6/10/13, Julie Yanez <jyanez112 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello there listers. I'm looking into getting a medical alert bracelet for
> my daughter and was told by a pharmacist that because her only major
> medical issue is blindness from ROP, that it was not necessary. I was a bit
> disturbed by that answer.
>   I feel as is for some reason my girl is unable to respond or speak for
> herself in an emergency, I would want a medic or Dr to know her eyes may
> not be as responsive due to her condition. She also has VasoVagal(episodes
> of passing out). So my question is, how many of you all have a medical ID
> for being blind and has it been useful? (Both listers and parents)
> -Julie
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