The transition from glasses to contact lenses can stem from various reasons. It can range from ease of comfort during athletic activities or not being confident enough to wear glasses. Here are a few tips for you to assist and guide your child while they decide to wear contact lenses.
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Do not skip visiting the doctor
You must visit your doctor when your child is transitioning to contact lenses. Buying contact lenses online might seem convenient and pocket-friendly. But a doctor’s visit is needed as they can check your child’s eyes and ascertain the health of their eyes. If you are not a contact lens user, the doctor can guide you through the entire process. The doctor will also let you know the correct care and maintenance procedure for using contact lenses.
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Remember not to get rid of your kid’s glasses once you get them the new contact lenses
Children might not get used to wearing contacts for longer periods of time. They can continue wearing their glasses as they gradually become accustomed wearing their contact lenses. In some cases, especially if the child is really young, the doctor might continue with glasses as the primary vision correction method.
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The best contact lenses for kids are daily disposable ones
It is said that the daily disposable contact lenses have encouraged more doctors as well as parents to choose to let the kids start wearing contacts. The biggest benefit is that they are low maintenance; contact lenses are susceptible to infections, thus maintenance becomes important. With a child handling and wearing contact lenses, proper maintenance might get overlooked. With daily disposable contacts, you will not have to worry about the protein build-up, cleanliness of the lenses etc.
As your child transitions from glasses to lenses, they need some guidance and support from you. They might be excited, but putting the contact lens for the first time might be overwhelming for them. For the first couple of times, be with them when they put the contact lenses on. If they fumble or are not doing it correctly, you can help them out. Kids can find a million ways to get unhygienic; you will have to make them understand that they should not touch their lenses without washing their hands, never share their lenses with others, never use water or saliva on lenses, and other precautions your doctor might have suggested.
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