Eye glasses and contact lenses

When properly matched to your child’s individual needs, eyeglasses and contact lenses can improve or correct less-than-perfect vision.

• Eyeglasses are the most common form of eyewear used to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
• If your child is old enough, let him or her play an active role in choosing his or her own glasses.
• Contact lenses are often recommended if there is a large difference in refractive error between your child’s eyes, but eye dryness or corneal problems may prevent your child from wearing them.
• Trial lenses are usually tested on the eyes for a period of time to ensure proper fit.