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When Are Kids Old Enough to Wear Contact Lenses?
There are lots of reasons why parents consider contact lenses for kids. Often, the request first comes from the child who wants to do away with glasses for cosmetic reasons or...
August is National Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
As the end of the summer approaches, back-to-school time is top of mind for many parents. One of the most important ways to ensure a successful school year is to make your child’s...
Eye exams for kids–when to make that first appointment?
If you’re the parent of a young child, you may be wondering if it’s time to set up their first eye appointment. Unless your son or daughter is younger than 6 months of age, the...
August is Children’s Vision and Learning Month
This month marks the 19th year of National Children’s Vision and Learning Month. August is here, and with it comes the start of a new school year and, not coincidentally, Children...
When to Get Contacts for Children
Is your child asking about contacts and maybe even stubbornly refusing to wear her glasses? Clearly she thinks she’s ready, but when is the “right” age to get contacts for...