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The Magic Eyepatch
Pat never thought a simple eyepatch could unlock a world of adventure until Freddie Fox bounds into his life. Together they embark on a vibrant journey filled with playful challenges, hidden wonders and eye-opening discoveries. As Pat learns to trust his patch and strengthen his ‘lazy’ eye, Freddie Fox shows him that being brave, patient and a little bit curious can turn wearing an eyepatch into something extraordinary.
This heartwarming tale transforms the idea of wearing an eyepatch into a magical quest, helping young readers, parents, carers and educators understand how treating amblyopia (lazy eye) can be both important and empowering.
‘Are you wearing your eyepatch?’
Written by the University of Technology Sydney Orthoptics Student Societies 2015-2025
Illustrated by Fernando Biondo Sant’Ana
Conceptualised and facilitated by Mara Giribaldi
©2025 UTS Orthoptics Student Society
Email orthoptics@activateuts.com.au; orthoptics@activateuts.com.au