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Yes, allergic conjunctivitis is more common in children than in adults. A red eye can be the result of a contaminated lens or expression of an allergy to the contact lens solution. If the allergic reaction is due to the contact lens solution, the eye care practitioner can advise what other solution will suit better.

Yes, this contact lens is manufactured with a great range of powers (up to -15D).

When the user can insert and remove the contact lenses on his own, the patient is ready. At 6 years old, for example, we will need collaboration and commitment from the parents. It is suggested to start when myopia progression exceeds -0.50 dioptres in the last year.

Hereditary factors often control the growth and development of the eye although environmental factors are highly associated with it.

There is no a specific, established age to stop the treatment. It will depend on the myopia progression of each child/teenager. The eye care practitioner should assess the evolution of myopia in every case and decide (according to the level of myopia and the possible risks) if it is necessary to stop the myopia management […]

Generally, once you become myopic, it tends to worsen over time. Higher levels of myopia are associated with higher risks of eye diseases like glaucoma, retinal detachment, myopic macular degeneration and cataract later in life. All of these can drive to reduced vision, visual impairment or even blindness.

Normally, a myopic child with certain risk (moderate) should be monitored every six months in order to have under-control myopia progression. The eye care practitioner will decide on the frequency. A three- to six-month follow-up schedule is ideal for ensuring myopia management and ensuring contact lens wear on eye is healthy.

Genetics, individual characteristics and environment.

The use of myopia management contact lenses is very safe when managed properly by children and by parents. Proper lens care and handling must be performed to maintain eye health and reduce the risk of eye infections. In addition, no increased risk of complications associated with soft contact lens in children exist compared to adult […]

Most individuals adapt well to wearing glasses or contact lenses. For those individuals who feel glasses affect their image or interfere with their activities, contact lenses, orthokeratology or refractive surgery may better meet their lifestyle and vision needs. Severely near-sighted individuals may find the condition limits their choice of occupations.