Top tips to help them adjust to wearing them!Whether your child just started wearing glasses for the first time or recently got new glasses, getting used to a pair of glasses can take a little time. These four tips may help ease the adjustment process.
1.Seriously consider your child's opinion when selecting frames Chances are you wouldn't like wearing glasses very much if someone else insisted that you pick an unattractive pair. Your children probably feel the same way. In fact, they may be more likely to wear glasses without complaint if they choose them. Obviously, some factors may make some frames off-limits, but your kids should be able to find a stylish pair of frames in your price range. Letting your child choose a special eyeglass case may also make wearing glasses more appealing. They may find a case that they really like at the optometrist's office, where there are plenty of cute, colorful choices. 2. Make Comfort a Priority Glasses aren't much fun to wear if they constantly slip down your nose, pinch your nose, or hurt your ears. When you help your child select glasses, consider the fit carefully. Make sure:
No matter how well the glasses fit normally, they may slip a little when your child plays. Silicone ear locks or grips placed over the earpieces of the glasses prevent slipping and are barely noticeable. 3. Discuss the Adjustment Process Let your child know that he or she may feel a little disoriented or notice slightly blurry vision after putting on a new pair of glasses. Headaches and eyestrain may also occur as your child gets used to his or her eyeglass prescription. These issues occur as the brain becomes accustomed to the new prescription. These issues typically go away in two to three days at most. While your child adjusts to the glasses, short breaks are perfectly okay. If your son or daughter experiences issues that last longer than a few days, let your optometrist know. 4. Offer Encouragement Wearing glasses may not seem quite as exciting once the novelty wears off. Compliments and encouragement can help your child feel better about wearing glasses, particularly if they have gotten a few negative comments at school. If you start counting family members, friends, classmates, sports figures, and fictional characters who wear glasses, your child may be surprised at just how many people wear glasses. Reading books about getting glasses, such as "Arlo Needs Glasses" or "Peppa's First Glasses", may help young children feel more enthusiastic about wearing glasses. Emma Wiggle also sings a great song about glasses! Of course, rewards can also be helpful. Receiving stickers at the end of every day or choosing a small prize at the end of a week may give your child a little extra incentive to keep the glasses on. Is it time for your child's next eye exam? Contact our office to schedule a visit for your son or daughter.
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Emily
3/2/2021 02:24:50 pm
Thanks Sindy, these are really helpful tips for my daughter!
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29/7/2022 12:35:45 am
Recently, my sister told me she thinks her son needs glasses, so she's looking for an eye doctor to get her tested. I'm glad you described how to find glasses for your kid that are comfortable and right for them, so I'll call my sister later and tell her about this. Thank you for explaining how we'd help our kids adjust to wearing glasses.
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18/8/2022 04:43:38 pm
The adjustment process is definitely one thing I can see being extremely hard for a child's first time with glasses. This could be too difficult for them to try on their own, so I should support my son when he takes his first few checks and exams when getting glasses. I'll do this as soon as we find an optometrist that can get him the prescription he needs.
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24/1/2023 03:19:50 am
Thank you for pointing out that you should keep in mind your kid's opinions and ideas when choosing what frames they would like. I've been wondering how to help my son with choosing his frames later this week. I'll be sure to follow your advice so we can find something that he loves.
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20/2/2023 01:56:41 pm
Take eye exams once in 2 years maybe would make us know better our child eye problem. From that we can take action quicker.
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14/4/2024 12:29:15 am
My son's late end has a trend of glasses. Trying a few days has some effects such as sometimes blurry eyes and others. Finally stopped and had to go through the examination
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