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We Fit Contacts For:
- Astigmatism
- Keratoconus
- Post-surgical corneas
- Presbyopia
- Dry Eyes
- Pellucid marginal degeneration
- Myopia
- Hyperopia
- High refractive errors
- Color blindness
- Sports performance
- Orthokeratology
- Myopia prevention
Can My Child Wear Contacts?
There is no age limit for wearing contacts. In fact, infants who are born with cataracts are often fit with contacts. A clinical study involving 8-11 year olds wearing one-day disposable contacts showed that 90 percent of the children did not have problems inserting or removing their lenses without parental assistance. If your child is motivated to wear contacts and is responsible enough to care for contacts, then he/she is "old enough". If you constantly need to remind your child to practice good hygiene and to follow through with homework and chores, then they may not be ready to tackle the responsibility of contacts. However, if the opposite is true, then your child would be an excellent candidate for contacts.
Which Contact Is Best For My Child?
​Choosing the right contacts for your child is important because not all contacts are the same. For example, different contacts use different plastics and curves. Consequently, the amount of oxygen that gets through to the eyes, the movement of the lenses and the disposal schedule is different. Children will react differently to some of these different options depending on their tear chemistry, shape of their eyes, etc... some children do better with a lens that has a higher internal water content while a lower water content may be more comfortable for others. Other children fare better with a more frequent disposal schedule. In order to pick the right lens for your child, we will evaluate various different parameters specific to your child's eyes and needs.
"Do's" of Contact Lens Wear
Wash hands thoroughly.
Studies show that patients who do not wash their hands prior to handling contacts are 1.5 times more likely to develop an infection.
Carefully clean contacts daily. Infection rates with contacts are less than 0.0004% per year. When they do occur, they are often associated with poor lens care.
Replace contact case quarterly. Studies indicate that the rate of infection increases by 3.7 times with poor contact lens case hygiene.
Remove contacts for swimming. 1 in 30,000 contact lens wearers will contract Acanthamoeba keratitis. Swimming in contacts increases the risk for this disease. Though relatively rare, this disease is extremely difficult to get rid of, so it is not worth the risk. Competitive swimmers should consider daily disposable contacts, orthokeratology or prescription swim goggles.
Carefully clean contacts daily. Infection rates with contacts are less than 0.0004% per year. When they do occur, they are often associated with poor lens care.
Replace contact case quarterly. Studies indicate that the rate of infection increases by 3.7 times with poor contact lens case hygiene.
Remove contacts for swimming. 1 in 30,000 contact lens wearers will contract Acanthamoeba keratitis. Swimming in contacts increases the risk for this disease. Though relatively rare, this disease is extremely difficult to get rid of, so it is not worth the risk. Competitive swimmers should consider daily disposable contacts, orthokeratology or prescription swim goggles.
"Don'ts" of Contact Lens Wear
Use creamy hand soap.
These can leave a film on your hands that can transfer to the contacts which will create bacteria harboring deposits.
Place contacts in your mouth. Your mouth and saliva are full of bacteria and can be a source of infection for soft contact lenses.
Swap contacts with someone. Would you want to use someone else's toothbrush? It's the same idea. Don't do it.
Order contacts without a valid Rx. Studies show that people who order contacts online are at a 5 times greater risk of developing infections compared to patients who order lenses at their doctor's office. According to the FDA, the use of decorative contacts that are sold to consumers without an Rx and without proper fitting by an eye doctor can lead to permanent damage. The FDA warns consumers to stop using decorative contacts that have been obtained without an Rx or proper fitting.
Place contacts in your mouth. Your mouth and saliva are full of bacteria and can be a source of infection for soft contact lenses.
Swap contacts with someone. Would you want to use someone else's toothbrush? It's the same idea. Don't do it.
Order contacts without a valid Rx. Studies show that people who order contacts online are at a 5 times greater risk of developing infections compared to patients who order lenses at their doctor's office. According to the FDA, the use of decorative contacts that are sold to consumers without an Rx and without proper fitting by an eye doctor can lead to permanent damage. The FDA warns consumers to stop using decorative contacts that have been obtained without an Rx or proper fitting.