As a parent you must remember that contact lenses must be used with great caution in children, and only on advice of your eye doctor. Even infants may be prescribed contact lenses, if required. That said, most doctors prefer to prescribe contact lenses for children after they are twelve years or older. However, children above the age of eight may be eligible for contact lenses if they are responsible about hygiene.
Author: Shibal Bhartiya
Does Your Child Need Glasses
Older children, of course, will be able to tell you that they aren’t able to see clearly. Younger children are often unable to explain this. Moreover, in case the decrease in vision is gradual, even older children may not be able to comprehend the change. Here are a few signs that may indicate that your child needs glasses and may be experiencing vision related problems.
Eye Health Tips
Your eyes are the windows to your overall health. You must keep them healthy so as to preserve your vision. These eye health tips will help you in for maintaining healthy eyes into your old age.
Migraine and Eye
Migraine is typically defined as a headache without a cause. It is, however, often accompanied by uncomfortable eye related symptoms. Diseases of the ocular surface can exacerbate migraine headaches. In fact, migraines can trigger symptoms of dry eye, pain behind the eyeball (retroorbital pain), visual hallucinations, light sensitivity, and even decreased vision. This article explores the relationship between migraine and the eye.
Sleep and Glaucoma
Getting enough sleep is important to maintain overall good health. The relationship between sleep and glaucoma is important to understand. The night time changes in eye pressure and blood pressure can impact glaucoma progression.