Is your child tired of wearing glasses and asking for contacts? Or has the normal attack of vanity made your youngling pine for the cooler, lens-free look of contact lenses? We understand.
We usually don’t recommend contacts for elementary school children and can discuss the pros and cons of letting your middle school or junior high student get contacts. By high school, most (but not all!) teens can honor the “rules and hygiene requirements” associated with contact lenses - but every situation is different. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/should-i-let-my-child-wear-contact-lenses/ When you visit your optometrist for a routine eye exam, odds are you interact with the Snellen Eye Chart. This is the most famous eye chart used here in the United States. The Snellen Chart is named after its creator - Dutch optometrist Hermann Snellen.
This eye chart finds its way into more than just your optometrist’s office; you may notice them in your child’s school’s nurse station or at your physician’s office. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/learn-about-the-different-types-of-eye-charts/ Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops are a go-to treatment for red, itchy, dry, or irritated eyes. However, while they’re typically considered safe, there can be side effects. Also, they are best used for temporary issues.
However, long-term use is more connected to adverse side effects that could be avoided with proper diagnosis and treatment by your optometrist. Similarly, using eye drops for issues requiring more serious treatment can do more harm than good. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/are-there-any-eye-drop-side-effects/ Scheduling an eye exam with a family optometrist is the only way to know for sure whether a child needs glasses. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children have their eyes examined at least once between the ages of three and five years old; once they start school, children should have a complete eye exam once a year.
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