As you become older, you may find reading difficult. In fact, you may also notice that you’re holding books and restaurant menus farther, to see clearly. This is a normal process of ageing: all of us face this struggle, and is due to changes within your eyes over time. This refractive error, or vision problem, is called presbyopia.
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Contact Lenses for Children
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.
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.
Nutrients for Eye Health
The key vitamins and nutrients for eye health include lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C and E, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids.
Coloured contact lenses
Coloured contact lenses are really popular, especially among the younger age group. Your eye colour changes, and it’s the prefect fashion accessory.
Here is what you need to know before buying them.