My first contacts

by Tanya Ryno (Subscribe to Tanya Ryno's posts)
Aug 7th 2007 11:30AM

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Reviews & Products, Nutrition & Supplements

While I love the look of glasses on kids (and adults), most kids can't wait until they're old enough to replace their dreaded spectacles with contacts.

Lucky for them: They may be able to trade their glasses in sooner than previously thought.

Many optometrists won't prescribe contact lenses for kids until they reach their teens, but a recent study from Ohio State University showed that tweens can handle their contacts too. Over a three-month period, kids ages 8 to 12 were able to wear contacts just as long -- and use them just as easily -- as teens ages 13 to 17. Both groups also preferred the look of lenses over glasses, and said contacts helped them see better while playing sports (that I can understand.)

Talk to your child's eye doctor to see if they agree.

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carrie_ann_77 8-07-2007 @ 5:03PM

My daughter is 10 and just recently got glasses. Because she plays competitive soccer, we also got her contacts to avoid injuries and broken glasses. She is a pro at putting them in and taking care of them, so I would have to agree.

thatguy1420 8-07-2007 @ 2:55PM

I was JUST talking about this subject this morning. I got contacts when I was 10 years old. After the initial adjustment period, I was wearing them every day with no problems whatsoever. I still do to this day. I think kids 10 and over can handle it.

amy 8-07-2007 @ 3:58PM

I had to get glasses when I was 2(genetic disorder), so by the time I got to 11, I just wouldn't wear my glasses anymore. My eye doctor suggested we go ahead and get contacts and I have been wearing them ever since (I got them 11 years ago.) I LOVE them!