Teenagers

Contact lenses for Teenagers

“Getting my son fitted with night lenses was the BEST decision we ever made for him. He pops them in before bed, they do their magic while he’s asleep, he takes them out in the morning, and bam, perfect vision. Off he heads to school – no specs on his face, no contacts in his eyes – total freedom. He doesn’t have to stress about swimming or sports anymore. We tried sports glasses once for rugby, but he hated them – uncomfortable and made him stand out. Prescription goggles were okay until they slipped off, and he definitely didn’t want to wear them at the beach. Glasses just kill the vibe at the beach. Now, as he puts it, he feels ‘normal’. Once he ditched his glasses, his confidence shot up, and suddenly, he’s on the radar with the girls… although he’s too shy and boyish to really notice!
Night lenses completely CHANGED his life. 100%. As a bonus, his short-sightedness has stabilized, meaning he’s at lower risk of eye diseases associated with it in the future. He was headed towards barely seeing the top letter on the eye chart later in life, but now, he’ll be reading most of them. The first time he woke up and looked around without anything on his eyes, my wife and I were practically in tears – he wandered around the room saying, ‘Look at that… wow, I never saw that on the wall… look out the window… wow!!!’ Giving him his vision back was a monumental moment for our family. I’d recommend night lenses to every parent out there. Tom, Benjamin’s dad.”

Stories from teenage night lens wearers

Oisin McVeigh, 17, rugby player & rower
Benjamin Griffiths, 16, surfer, gamer & web designer

Annabel | I’ve been wearing them since age 11 | My story

Angela (mum) & Ben, 14 (started age 9), rugby player & runner

Teen screen stare

“Myopia progression, or the worsening of short-sightedness, and the future risks to eye health

It’s common for opticians to tell us, ‘Your child has short sight, let’s get them fitted for glasses.’ As parents, we often don’t think much of it. Short sight is prevalent, right? It can’t be that serious?

But what if they said, ‘We regret to inform you that your child has Myopia, a condition that, if left uncontrolled during childhood or adolescence, could lead to a 40% increased risk of eye diseases later in life, and in severe cases, even legal blindness or an inability to read the top letter on the eye chart when they reach your age’? That would certainly grab our attention, wouldn’t it?

Short sight is just another term for Myopia, which is a condition that can have serious consequences for eye health later in life. Think of it like high blood pressure leading to heart disease. By managing your blood pressure, you reduce the risk of heart issues and heart attacks. Similarly, by addressing Myopia early in childhood, your children can enjoy better eye health in the future. Without intervention, their vision may continue to deteriorate unnecessarily. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Myopia can be stabilized with less screen time, ensuring they spend at least 14 hours outdoors per week, and with the help of night lenses. [CLICK HERE] to learn more about Myopia, Myopia Progression, and Myopia Control for your child.

TOP TIP! We all struggle to limit our kids’ screen time. If your child has progressive myopia, remember that excessive screen time isn’t good for their eye health. On the linked page above, you’ll find a simple guide to help your kids understand their condition, so you can discuss it together. You might even compare it to a diabetic managing their sugar intake. Just as too much sugar isn’t good for diabetics, excessive screen time isn’t good for eye health. As a compromise, consider streaming videos onto the TV instead of letting them watch on their mobile devices up close. Encourage them to watch from a normal distance on the sofa.”

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