Eye doctors in Manhattan believe lenses improve vision, self-esteem

Nov. 25, 2012 - PRLog -- October 29, 2012
Manhattan

Tribeca Vision Care and other eye doctors in Manhattan concur with eye care professionals that contact lenses can slow the progression of myopia in children, help kids who play sports, and some contact lenses can have positive health benefits. Eye care professionals report having great results with children wearing contact lenses.

A common question Tribeca Vision and eye doctors in Manhattan hear from parents is, “When is it appropriate for my child to begin wearing contact lenses?” There is no age requirement and each case is different. The decision is a personal one, but those who are thinking about it should consult their eye doctor in Manhattan to schedule an appointment and discuss the options.

Several studies conducted on myopia control show positive results for GP (gas permeable) lenses wear. Researches at The Ohio State University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have found that myopia is reduced when orthokeratology lenses are worn at night. More studies are underway, but are still in the early stages; however, most eye doctors in Manhattan and other vision professionals continue to prescribe GP contact lenses for childhood myopia.

An independent study conducted on behalf of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association report that 69% of contact lenses practitioners, who responded to their surveys, said they believed that GP lenses can reduce nearsightedness in children.

For children who play sports, Contact Lenses Manhattan and other vision doctors recommend contact lenses for the many health and safety benefits. Unlike glasses that can break and cause injury, contact lenses can be worn safely with protective goggles. Children will also have better peripheral vision for greater awareness and performance.

GP lenses are better and healthier for children because they are made of rigid plastic material that can better retain its shape for ease of cleaning and durability. GP contact lenses also allow oxygen to pass through the eye much better than soft contacts in order for the corneal tissue to remain healthy. Plus, GP lenses don’t dry out the eyes like soft contacts.

Additionally, contact lenses can help children with self-esteem problems.
For children and teenagers, their appearance is closely tied to how they feel about themselves. Eye doctors in Manhattan who see children on a regular basis testify to the fact that children who don’t like the way they look in glasses are affected in many ways: their personality can change, their school performance may suffer, and their future may be adversely affected.

Children are more likely than adults to take caring for contact lenses more seriously. Your eye doctor in Manhattan won’t prescribe contact lenses for your child if it is not the right option for him or her. Contact Lenses Manhattan won’t hesitate to unprescribe contacts if a child is not following cleaning instructions or taking good care of them.

Tribeca Vision is joining other eye doctors in Manhattan and elsewhere in prescribing contact lenses for children to reduce myopia, help them better perform in sports, and give them a healthier image of themselves. For more information call (212) 431-4059 or visit http://www.tribecavisioncare.com.