[blindkid] Medical ID bracelets/necklaces

[Carol Castellano]

Hi Julie,

Does your daughter use a cane?  If she were to pass out, the cane 
would be a good identifier for her blindness.

Also, how quickly does she come to when she passes out?  If it's 
pretty quick, then there's probably not too much cause for worry that 
the level of her eye responsiveness would be a problem.  I'm a 
fainter, too, but always wake up again right away.

Carol

Carol Castellano
Parents of Blind Children-NJ
Director of Programs
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.blindchildren.org
www.nfb.org/parents-and-teachers

At 12:45 AM 6/11/2013, you 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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