News|Videos|October 15, 2024

A glasses-wearing kitty?: Truffles and her impact on eye care, one pediatric patient at a time

Danielle Crull, ABOM, details Truffles' story and new initiatives she has taken on to destigmatize glasses and patching for children.

There's just something about a cat in eyeglasses that gets pediatric patients comfortable and excited about their new eyewear. Truffles the Kitty, who took to social media more than 5 years ago, has not only brought this comfort to her patients at A Child's Eyes in Pennsylvania, but also around the world. Danielle Crull, ABOM, of A Child's Eyes, talks Truffles' successes and new initiatives, along with her new sidekick Gumdrop, in an exclusive interview with Optometry Times.