3 Things To Keep In Mind To Take Care Of Kids Eye

Prevention Is To Be Considered As The First Line of Defence

Rather than being reactive, start taking proactive measures to avoid any kind of injuries, especially when it concerns the beautiful eyes of your kids. It is common for kids to fall and get hurt while playing sports or part-taking in fun activities with their friends. Hence, you must ensure that your kid wears safety goggles while playing sports or when performing any activities that can harm the eyes.

Similarly, for swimming, the chlorine present in the pool water can cause eye problems such as irritation and redness. So, your kid must use a safety google while swimming.

Educate Your Kids To Not Rub Their Eyes Constantly

With even the simplest of eye irritations or an eye itch, a standard reflexive action is to rub the eye to get relief. However, continuously rubbing the eyes can further worsen the problem.

At the same time, if your kid’s hands are unclean and they rub their eyes, it could transfer microbes such as germs and bacteria, which can give rise to eye infections. Thus, it is essential to teach your kids to refrain from rubbing their eyes when it itches or causes irritation, and instead, advise them to use clean water to wash their eyes.

Reduce Prolonged Exposure to Digital Screens

In today’s digital world, it is impossible to avoid using digital devices and screens, be it for work, studies, or entertainment. Kids like to play computer games, watch videos online, enroll in hobby classes, and also watch cartoon movies. For the same, your kids sit in front of televisions, computers, laptops, and tablets for most of their time.

Looking at a screen for extended durations reduces blinking of the eyes, thus reducing the level of moisture in the eyes. If your kid uses an eye prescription, then you can consult with your kid’s eye care specialist about different types of contact lenses that are designed to prevent lens dehydration and lens-related end of the day dryness in the eyes.

Explore Bausch+Lomb’s Biotrue ONEday daily disposable contact lenses that provide enhanced moisture retainability, improved oxygen flow for healthier eyes, comfortable wear throughout the day, and also enables UV-A and UV-B protection against the harmful sun rays*.

The best thing about Biotrue ONEday daily disposable contact lenses is that you don’t need to worry about your kid following the lens care regime regularly. With daily disposable contact lenses, your kid just needs to use a new pair of disposables every day and throw it after wearing it for a day. Remember to first consult with your kid’s eye care specialist before buying the contact lenses from Bausch+Lomb.

Schedule Regular Eye Check-ups And Find Suitable Aids

As an essential rule, you must take your kids to the eye care specialist every year for a comprehensive eye examination. Doing so will help you discover the unique needs of your kids, including a prescription change, or if there are any symptoms to underlying conditions, which will help you take early actions to avoid any severe implications.

Additionally, during your visit to the eye care specialist, ask about the different types of contact lenses available with Bausch+Lomb to find out what is suitable for your kid’s eyes. At Bausch+Lomb, we offer different types of contact lenses for various eye conditions, which includes the following:

• Myopia
• Hypermetropia
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia

We understand the importance of clear, precise vision, but we also prioritize the health and safety of your eyes. For the same, we also offer a range of different types of disposable contact lenses such as:

• Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
• Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses
• Yearly Disposable Contact lenses

However, considering the requirements of regular contact lens maintenance, we recommend you explore options in daily disposable contact lenses for your kids. Easy to manage and totally maintenance-free, your kids will enjoy comfortable and clear vision with daily disposable contact lenses. However, remember to consult your eye care specialist if your child should wear or qualifies for wearing soft contact lenses.

Now that you know some things about taking care of your kid’s eye health, you must explain the importance of having healthy eyes to your kids. Later, find ways to motivate your kids to practice healthy habits, not only for eye health but for overall well-being. The healthy practices of today pave a better path of life for tomorrow!

Sources:
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/tips-children-eyes-vision

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