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Unless your doctor advises otherwise, your child's next eye examination should be at age 5. By comparing test results of the two examinations, our office can tell how well your child's vision is developing for the next major step...into the school years.
It is important to know that even though there may not be a family history of eye problems including wearing glasses, this does not mean your child will not have an eye problem. Only a thorough eye examination can determine the visual status of your child.
WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS EYEWEAR
A child's first pair of glasses can be made into a pleasant experience. Here are a few tips on helping you and your child selecting glasses.
Parents should let kids have lots of input when choosing glasses. If they don't feel like they look good in them, they won't wear them or take care of them.
Kids in elementary school and middle school go for colorful frames. Sometimes they will want a frame that makes them look like mom, dad, or one of their siblings. Teens favor more edgy shapes and finishes with rectangles and octagons. Most of today's frames are in antiqued or brushed silver and gold or matte finishes.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when buying eye wear for kids.
bullet Let the child choose the frame in the price range you've determined to make sure they will wear the glasses.
bullet Buy frames with a flexible hinge in the temple area for durability and flexibility.
bullet Compare frames in different price ranges. Better quality frames can equal more comfort
bullet Make sure glasses have polycarbonate lenses, which are impact-resistant and have a scratch-resistant coating. They are also thinner and lighter than standard plastic lenses.
bullet Fit face shape. Round face: square and geometric styles. Square face: oval and round styles. Make sure the middle of the eye is in the center of the lens
bullet Kids can be hard on glasses. Ask about warranties and covering replacement.
bullet Ask about budget-friendly eye wear packages.
bullet Sun wear is important for children also. Ultraviolet sun light has been shown to cause cataracts and other eye conditions.
AT WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILD WEAR CONTACTS LENSES
First and foremost if your child is going to wear contacts they must have a pair of glasses as a backup. The age to begin contacts is more dependent upon the child's responsibility rather than the child's age. If your child has shown that they can take care of their glasses, wear them as prescribed, and are generally relatively responsible, contacts offer a viable option to glasses.
The most common type of contact lens is a disposable soft lens. This type of lens provides excellent comfort, wearability, vision, and health of the eye. But, the child must also know the importance of wearing schedule and cleaning regimes.
Most contact lens failure occurs because the parent and child do not have a clear understanding of the expectation of contacts and their limitations. This should be discussed at length between you and your doctor.
Finally, your child's experience at the eye doctors office should be pleasant. Your child's vision will have a tremendous impact on all aspects of their life.
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