Can Our Children Wear Contact Lenses?

Contact lens is another alternative in addition to glasses to correct vision. The kids are actually able to wear contact lenses, especially children aged over 8 years and was to be responsible for the contact lens hygiene. If the child does not like to wear glasses and want to use contact lenses, make sure they understand the risk if hygiene is not maintained. Consult the doctor eyes contact lens type is best according to eye disorders experienced by children. Avoid buying contact lenses at cosmetic stores or shopping center. 

"A dirty Lens can be a hive of bacteria and potentially interfere with the health of the eye, for example the eyes so red or itchy," said Dr. Tri Rahayu, SP. M from Jakarta Eye Center in Kedoya branch Jakarta, Saturday (15/6/13). In children, the use of contact lenses can also enhance their self-confidence. However, contact lenses in children is generally used to correct disorders of the eye, such as nystagmus or eyeballs move without remote control, low vision, or for anisometropia. 

For kids, Tri suggest contact lenses made from silicone. He thinks this material lowers the risk of infected bacteria up to five percent compared with a lens made from hidrogel. "Important must be replaced every day. The wearing of contact lenses clean, keep it short term than long term use, "he said. In addition to how to wear it, teach children how to clean, also store contact lenses, to pay attention to the expiration date of the lens.