
Contact lenses have become a popular alternative to glasses !
In some isolated cases, wearing contact lenses is possible from the first few months of life associated with treatment. Apart from this case, the child must be self-sufficient, that is to say they he must be able to put them on and off and clean them alone.
Indeed, good hygiene is essential !
There are two kinds of contact lenses :
the soft contact lens : it is disposable and is taken out every night. It can be worn be daily, bi-monthly or monthly.
the hard contact lens : it is often recommended for children. Simple to handle, it is less likely to be infected in case of carelessness.
Before prescribing contact lenses, the optometrist conducts an exam to check that there is no contra-indication; he makes sure that the eye produces enough tears and tolerates the lenses.
What about UV rays ?
Most contact lenses are equipped with a UV filter that protects the eyes from sunrays. However, sunglasses are required to not being dazzled and prevent the eyelids from sunburn. They also provide protection against reflecting objects.