Childrens Contact Lenses

People can wear contacts at any age. Preteens are usually responsible enough and motivated enough to take care of their lenses. The experience of handling lenses and inserting them can be intimidating for any new contact lens wearer. If you know this responsibility will be a challenge for your child, it is a good idea to wait until he or she feels more comfortable with the idea.

For the most part, cleaning is less of a nuisance than it used to be. Advances in technology have made separate cleaning and sterilization products virtually obsolete. Now saline solution both cleans and sterilizes lenses, making for fewer steps to remember. This also lowers the risk of complications.

Another wonderful option for most kids is the use of daily disposable contact lenses. All your child has to do is learn to put them on and off safely. Every time they take the lenses off, they just throw them away. The next day, your child will have a fresh clean pair of sterile contact to put on.

Having a discussion with your child and your eye care professional is a good start toward determining if your child is ready for contact lenses. You will be able to learn about the many types of lenses available and review the fitting process. You can also review the expectations for cleaning and maintenance of the lenses. This is a good time to go over any questions you or your child has, to set both of your minds at ease.

It has been shown that children who wear glasses and want contact lenses show an improvement in confidence and grades after they wear their lenses. Contacts are a safe and effective alternative to eyeglasses, so feel free to ask your eye care provider.