When it comes to correction of eyesight problems in children usually parents prefer traditional eye glasses. However, we should not forget about a great alternative to the good-old spectacles – contact lens, which are especially convenient for active children and those involved in athletic activities.
Contact lenses are safer than glasses, they do not distort image or restrict field of vision.
Many parents doubt if younger children can wear contact lens. Yet, actually, they are totally safe for the child, and in certain cases can be prescribed even to toddlers and infants for curative purposes.
Nevertheless, contact lenses are most often used by adolescents of reasonable age, when the child is capable to follow the rules of their wear, storage and hygiene, as the lens care is vital, while even a diminutive failure in following the disinfection rules can lead to ocular diseases. In addition, contact lens should always be removed before going to sleep.
Researches showed that 90% of children aged 9-11 are capable to use contact lens properly without the help of their parents. In case your child is enough serious and you believe you can rely on him in terms of proper hygiene, there will be no problems. Moreover, even the idea of wearing contact lens instead of glasses usually motivates children to take proper care of their lens.
Daily disposable contact lens would be the best choice for the majority of children and teens, according to the ophthalmologists. They are easy to use and do not require special care, as the child is using a new lens every day, discarding it before bed time.
You should remember
that correct selection of contact lens plays crucial role in correction of
eyesight. Qualified ophthalmologists at www.voguespex.co.uk will gladly help in selectingthe best contact lens and provide
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