Did you know contact lenses have been clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in children? They can also be a real confidence boost for your child as well as a great way to play safely without the hassle of broken specs!
However, getting your child comfortable with contact lens wear requires a bit more care than glasses. In this article, discover 5 tips that will make the transition easier.
1. Age is no barrier
Contact lenses can be fitted to most children, even those aged 5 or 6. However, maturity is actually a better indicator than age. You just need to make sure your child is aware of how to take care of their lenses.
2. Talk to an optician
Opticians are always the best source of information, they will explain everything to you and your child and help guide you towards the best option.
3. Get their eyes tested
To make sure the contact lenses are fitted to your child's needs, it is important to get an eye test first. As children grow, their eyes develop, which means their vision may change; hence the importance of having your child’s eyesight checked regularly.
Remember, we offer free eye tests for children under 16.
4. Choosing the best contact lenses for your child’s needs
Your child will need a contact lense assessment where they will be able to experience how contact lenses feel. The next step will be to choose what kind of contact lenses would be best suited to their requirements.
For children, we highly recommend daily disposable contact lenses as they don’t need to be cleaned and stored away after every wear.
5. Teaching them to put them in and take them out
Sometimes it takes time learn to put in contact lenses. Our specialist Contact Lens Opticians will spend time going through the processes of inserting and removing contact lenses to ensure you and your child know what to do.
Thankfully, we have made a complete guide on our website that will help your child to put contact lenses in and take them out safely.
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