The important thing to remember for parents of children who wear contact lenses is that contacts are prescribed medical devices. Contact lenses are not a cosmetic accessory. While the wearer may be happy about his or her new look, it is extremely important that the lenses be properly cleaned and worn according to the instructions of the optometrist.
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The American Optometric Association has recommendations for how often adults need to get their eyes examined and those recommendations vary according to the level of risk you have for eye disease.Patient age (years)Asymptomatic/low riskAt-risk19 through 40At least every two yearsAt least annually, or as recommended65 and olderAnnuallyAt least annually or as recommended As you can see, the guidelines recommend more frequent exams as you get older. Here are the TOP 4 REASONS why you need your eyes examined more frequently as you get older: 1. GlaucomaGlaucoma is the second leading caus...
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