my ds is 4 and has had glasses since 2.5 they make frames that are flexible and bend so they will not mess up. He hasnt broke a pair yet.. look into something like this if he sleeps in them, I have woke up and found ds asleep in his from time to time. GL
With the change in my teen's eyesight from birth until sixteen I would think Lasik would be not only scary for the child but not cost effective in the end. Health is the most important portion and if the eyes are changing naturally why do Lasik at an early age? Sherry
I was saying that you cannot have Lasik. And it is for that very reason that when someone starts to wear glasses at an early age their eyes change as their bodies change and it would need to be redone often. 18 is the earliest you could get a doctor to do it.
Yes, I understood what you were saying but I just could not understand the reasoning behind the other Poster's idea. Thought you might have a few reasons why anyone would think about doing it at a young age. I did not know the age was 18 to get it done until you Posted it. I would think doctors would not do any type of surgery until it is beneficial for the patient. That's what I get for using logic. Thanks, Sherry
Hmm........something I have a bit of experience with. In what seems like another lifetime ago when DH and I lived in Illinois, I worked for an eye doc who specialized in childrend. I taught many a 4 year old to wear contacts, including the hard ones. This doc prescribed the hard lenses to "hold" the eye in place, much like braces on teeth to slow the progression of whatever eye problem they had. Worked great from what I could tell. I have NO clue if any eye doc around here specialized in pedatrics like that or if they even do it that way anymore, as that was about 12 or 13 years ago. I do know kids were easier to teach than adults.
Also please stress that it is important to make sure your hands/fingers are dry (maybe even use a hair dryer) when putting in/removing contacts as there are water bourne parasites that live in water, and yes, they're even in household/city tap water. My dd has been dealing with a situation from this for going on 2 yrs now, and still being treated for it. We don't know how she contracted it. :cry:
They make soft contacts now that have an anchor which positions the eyes to where they should be. This helps correct the lazy eye problem. Whole new world out here. When we began this process, you are absolutely correct, hard contacts and all, which were not available to all children. I am amazed at how much they have changed. Sherry
I'm the other poster and I suggested it to Jeep girl herself not any kids. I'm well aware of the ages and Lasik being save and reasonable.
I wasn't talking about my son having contacts that you leave in for 30 days, I was talking about me using them. Also, trust me when you hit about 33 or 34 days, you are ready to change them because they hurt and start getting blurry. Seabee - I understood that you were talking about me having Lasik and not my son. I was told in my 20's that I shouldn't have Lasik done because my prescription was still changing. Now in my 30's I am being told that I am a good candidate because my prescription is not changing anymore. I am not sure that I would trust a doctor who would tell an 18 yo that they could have Lasik, that just seems to young to me.
I agree with kids or young young adults waiting to have it done, I would highly recommend it for you though if you are a good candidate, and it should be with a highly qualified and seasoned expert in the Lasik field not worrying about making a quick buck.
I did not say anything about you saying it to a child nor that you did not know about the age. I am the one who did not know about the age and would think that doctor's should make that call along with the parent. Why have that one on the books? That's all I was saying and questioning. Sherry
The "anchor" you are talking about is only for people that astigmatism. It does center the contact so that the prescription is correct but not all contacts have them.
Ok Ok no problem here, I was the one that threw Lasik out there, so I thought your reference was to me and I was just clarifying that it wasn't meant for young uns.. 8)8)8)
Yes, you are correct that not all contacts have the anchor. But, if a child has a problem they do have contacts like that and parents/adults should know about them. Shoot, they didn't have them when mine was smaller so it was amazing to find out about them when she got older. Hey, everything's new to us, Sherry
DS has asked for contracts several times. his new point is how can i play football next year with these glasses? i am really scared b/c of the issues i have read (i worry.....thats how i roll). do you get just 1 pair or 2 and have a back up? are they cheaper than glasses?
Depends on the script and the brand............... Have you considered Rec Specs? I just bought DS a pair for soccer. I'm not ready to chase contacts yet. They were $65 at Walmart Vision Center, they are padded at the bridge and temples and have a strap to hold them on. Not sure if they would work with a helmet though. :?:
yea....worried about the helmet and breaking the dang things! maybe he could have both and just use his contacts during football. i know this child.....he will NOT take care of contacts.....i am torn....
I just got contacts within the last few months mine are $130 for a 6 month supply, they are monthly contacts and I do NOT sleep in mine. So my insurance paid for the first 6 months and I will pay for the next 6 months, so for me it was cheaper and my insurance will not pay for my glasses but gives me a 30% discount.. My ds is 5 and in glassses I am not real sure about what age I would let him try contacts, I know boys are not as responsible as girls, but he has had glasses since he was 2.5 and done very well with them, so I may try them when he goes to 6th grade or something. As for sports I am doing what KDC suggested for now, seems to be a lot cheaper for me and easier for him.. Good Luck
The frames are some sort of plastic that kinda wrap around, they'd be extremely difficult to break, they actually look kinda cool now. I was just concerned that since they are held on with a strap from the frames to the back of the head that they may not stay in place with a football helmet.
CF, Things have changed so quickly and in such a short time when it comes to eyes and children. My teen has been tackling this all of her life and wears disposable contacts now. Her eyes seem to be changing quickly so the prescription changes faster than in the past. It cost us $100.00 every six months. We do have a backup pair of glasses that are flexible framed. We usually don't get the lens changed on this pair often as they are for backup only. I would think that with a helmet he could get a pair of the flexible glass frames if you don't think contacts would be used properly. I wear the flexible glass frame and have trifolds. I swear, they are very light and can be twisted like a pretzel yet bounce right back to the original frame. We use Clayton Eye Clinic - Dean Strickland. You could probably just call and ask a few questions so that you feel more comfortable about your decision. Sherry
