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When it has been determined that a child needs corrective lenses, the first choice is usually eyeglasses. However, as he or she gets older, glasses might not still be the best option. Children sometimes think they’re more attractive without glasses, or they might feel that their eyewear interferes with their daily activities, especially if sports are involved.

People can wear contacts at any age. Preteens are usually responsible enough & motivated enough to take care of their lenses. There is more. The experience of handling lenses & inserting them can be intimidating for any new contact lens wearer. If you know this responsibility will be a challenge for your child, it’s a good idea to wait until he or she feels more comfortable with the idea.

With all the choices available in contact lenses, it is easy to find one you & your child can live with. If your child doesn’t want to clean the lenses, daily wear contacts can be worn all day & disposed of nightly. This makes daily wear disposables one of the simplest, most low-maintenance choices of contact lens. Extended wear contacts are also available, which can be worn up to 30 days, uninterrupted, before they’re thrown away. These are a great choice for active teenagers.

For the most part, cleaning is less of a nuisance than it used to be. Advances in technology have made separate cleaning & sterilization products virtually obsolete. Now saline solution both cleans & sterilizes lenses, making for fewer steps to remember. This also lowers the risk of complications.

Having a discussion with your child & your eye care professional is a good start toward determining if your child is ready for contact lenses. You’ll be easily able to learn about the many types of lenses available & review the fitting process. You can also review the expectations for cleaning & maintenance of the lenses. There is more. This is a good time to go over any questions you or your child has, to set both of your minds at ease.

Susan Hughes works with a variety of vision correction options. Her specialty lies within helping the presbyopic population select reading glasses that will not just correct vision, but make them feel fabulous as well.

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