Chapter 68 The Diagnosis

• Three months after Sophia's visit, Grace noticed that James had been squinting at his schoolwork and rubbing his eyes a lot. At first, these symptoms appeared to be simple fatigue, but they persisted even after Grace ensured he got enough sleep. Grace arranged for an eye check when his instructor reported that he was having trouble seeing the board from his typical seat, presenting their family with a startling new reality.
• Following a thorough vision examination, Dr. Martinez stated that James needed glasses. "He has significant nearsightedness that has probably been developing gradually, which explains why he's been compensating so well up to this point," she said.
• "Will wearing glasses fix everything?" With a six-year-old mentality that needed instant confirmation of this new development, James enquired.