Is your child ready to move beyond eyeglasses? Research shows that kids can handle Contact Lenses just fine

These days, more and more preteens and teens are choosing Contact Lenses over eyeglasses for vision correction. Colored Contact Lenses are especially popular, even with children who don't need eyeglasses.

For children and teens, there are several advantages to wearing Contact Lenses. These advantages include:

• Freedom. Contact Lenses don't get in the way like eyeglasses do. The more active your child is-whether in sports, dance, or other physical activities-the more cumbersome eyeglasses can become. Contact Lenses offer the vision correction and freedom you child needs to participate in his or her favorite pastimes.
• Comfort. Once they're in, most users can't even feel them. Ill-fitting eyeglasses can cause discomfort at the bridge of the nose and behind the ears.
• Self-esteem. The teenage years can be self-conscious ones. For preteens and teens, appearance can be everything. Some kids simply don't like the way they look in eyeglasses; Contact Lenses may give them some added self-confidence.

Giving Contact Lenses a Try

If your child wears eyeglasses, but wants to wear contacts, visit your eyecare professional. Studies show that children ages 11 to 13 are able to handle contacts and generally understand proper care. However, some children may be less likely to adhere to the required schedule and demands of daily care. Is your child ready for that responsibility? You, your child, and your child's eyecare professional can make that decision together.

Playing It Safe with Contact Lenses

Children and teens wearing Contact Lenses-and their parents-should keep these tips in mind:

• Always follow your eyecare professional's instructions about cleaning and disinfecting your Contact Lenses.
• Never swap Contact Lenses with a friend or family member.
• Always remove Contact Lenses before swimming, unless you plan to wear swimming goggles.
• Remove Contact Lenses if your eyes become irritated, red, or teary. Call your eyecare professional if symptoms persist.
• Never wear lenses for longer than the length of time prescribed by your eyecare professional.
• Always carry a contact lens case with solution to have a safe place to store the lenses if you need to remove them.

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