Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

For children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often the first choice. But many young people who play sports, might prefer contacts, since they don’t break or fall off as easily as eyeglasses. In some cases, eye doctors may recommend contacts to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children aged 8 to 12.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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