Busting myths about kids and contact lenses
There is an increased interest from the clinical community about fitting children in contact lenses, primarily due to advances in contact lens materials and daily disposable contact lenses. However, only about 3% of new contact lens fits in the United States are performed on children between the ages of six and 12 years. One reason for this disconnect may be that eye care practitioners still believe many of the myths that have been propagated through the years. Hopefully, some of these myths can be debunked, so that more young children can experience the benefits of contact lens wear. Continue reading
