Kids and Contacts Lenses

We are often asked by parents if their child is ready to try contacts.  This is an interesting question,  and one that requires the parent’s help to answer.  We routinely fit children with contact lenses, and as a general rule starting around 8 or 9 years old is a good ballpark age.  While this is a good general rule, we rely on mom’s and dad’s to help make the decision based on the maturity level of the child.  In general kids do very well with contacts if they are able to handle day to day responsibilities well at home.

Daily disposable contacts are great for kids and adults.  With daily disposable lenses, there are no contact solution or cases to deal with.  This reduces the chance of complications and increases the chances for great compliance from the child.  Kids also do well with the monthly disposable contacts although these require just a little more work.

For sports, contacts are great because they reduce risk of injury from a pair of glasses due to breakage.  They also increase the field of view, allowing for better performance.

Last but not least…contacts can build confidence.  It is amazing to watch a first time contact lens wearer when they realize they can see without those glasses.

So, next time you have any questions about your child and contacts, give one of our doctors or staff a call at 308-384-6922 for our Grand Island office or 308-754-5609 for St. Paul.

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