#BEYOND CONTACT LENSES TRIAL#

Rah MJ, Walline JJ, Jones-Jordan LA, Sinnott LT, Jackson JM, Manny RE, Coffey B, Lyons S, Group AS.Benefits of contact lens wear for children and teens external icon. Walline JJ, Gaume A, Jones LA, Rah MJ, Manny RE, Berntsen DA, Chitkara M, Kim A, Quinn N.Long-term contact lens wear of children and teens external icon.

#BEYOND CONTACT LENSES TRIAL#

Randomized trial of the effect of contact lens wear on self-perception in children external icon. Walline JJ, Jones LA, Sinnott L, Chitkara M, Coffey B, Jackson JM, Manny RE, Rah MJ, Prinstein MJ.Contact lens assessment in youth: methods and baseline findings external icon.

Lam DY, Kinoshita BT, Jansen ME, Mitchell GL, Chalmers RL, McMahon TT, Richdale K, Sorbara L, Wagner H.All contact lens wearers should follow these healthy contact lens use tips. It is important for both parents and children to understand that they share in the responsibility to wear and care for contact lenses successfully.Ĭontact lenses are not the only option for vision correction, and parents who are considering contact lenses for their children should consult with an eye doctor to decide which option is most appropriate. In addition to parental supervision, a child’s level of maturity, motivation to wear contact lenses, and personal hygiene are all things to consider. Parents play an active role in the day-to-day safety and health of their children, which includes vision and eye health-especially when it comes to the use of contact lenses.

Parents Play an Important RoleĬhildren often depend on their parents or other adults for medical care. Contact lenses are a safe and effective form of vision correction for children, teenagers, and adults, as long as they are worn and cared for properly 2, 3, 7, 8. Contact lenses have been linked to serious eye infections and other types of complications. Regardless of the wearer’s age, contact lenses are medical devices and are not risk-free 6. Wearing contact lenses may improve children’s perceptions of their physical appearance compared with wearing glasses, and increase their confidence both in social interactions and in their ability to participate in athletic activities 2, 4, 5. Children may experience benefits of contact lens wear beyond seeing better. Children Can Successfully Wear Contact LensesĬontact lenses can provide improved vision and other benefits for a wide spectrum of ages-including children 1-3. This often means having the support of a parent or other adult to help encourage healthy wear and care behaviors and reduce the risk of eye infections and other complications. Children can safely and successfully wear contact lenses if they care for them properly.

Beyond contact lenses