Determining the best time for children to start wearing contact lenses involves considering their maturity, hygiene habits, and specific eye health needs.
Children can safely begin wearing contact lenses at various ages, often as young as eight, depending on their readiness and eye care needs. Key factors include:
Responsibility: Can they follow care and hygiene instructions?
Activity Level: Are contacts a safer, more practical option for their activities?
Eye Health Needs: Do they have conditions like myopia that might benefit from specialized lenses?
Introducing Contact Lenses for Kids: A Focus on Myopia Management
At Eye Boutique Optometry, we recognize the growing concern among parents regarding their children's rapidly progressing myopia. Not only does worsening myopia pose immediate vision challenges for children, but it also significantly increases their risk of developing severe eye diseases later in life, including glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration.
Understanding these risks, Dr. Somi Oh and Dr. Hung Sun Chung aim to mitigate these long-term threats through a tailored myopia management program designed to slow or halt myopia progression in children.
Myopia management at our Santa Clara practice is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it is an evidence-based, customized intervention strategy that varies in method and efficacy depending on the child's age and degree of myopia. We are committed to helping parents understand the significance of early intervention in myopia control.
Our myopia management programs are ideal for children and young adults of any myopia level and are most effective when initiated early. Solutions like orthokeratology (ortho-k) and scleral lenses are at the forefront of our offerings.
Ortho-K: A Non-Surgical Solution for Myopia Management
Patients wear ortho-k lenses overnight to gently reshape the cornea, providing clear vision during the day without needing glasses or contacts. This method is particularly effective for children, as it not only corrects vision but can also slow the progression of myopia.
Scleral Lenses: Comfort and Clarity for Complex Cases
Scleral lenses offer a comfortable and effective vision correction solution for children with irregular corneas or severe myopia. These lenses vault over the corneal surface, providing stability, comfort, and excellent visual clarity.
Why Choose Our Practice for Your Child's Contact Lens Needs?
Located in Santa Clara and serving families from nearby areas, we're a specialty contact lens practice committed to providing personalized eye care. Our expertise in boutique designer frames, primary eye care, and advanced solutions like ortho-k and scleral lenses make us a leading choice for managing your child's vision needs.
Embracing Myopia Management with Expert Care
Our approach to myopia management goes beyond basic correction, focusing on long-term eye health and vision quality. With advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, we aim to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
If you're considering contact lenses for your child and are near Santa Clara, our practice guides you through every step. From initial consultation to fitting specialized lenses like ortho-k, we're committed to providing the care and expertise your child deserves.
Book an appointment to learn more about our myopia management strategies and how contact lenses benefit your child's vision and lifestyle.