Q. Are contact lenses a good choice for children?
A. Although physically even a baby’s eyes can tolerate contacts, studies have shown that nearsighted children aged 8 to 11 who were fitted with one-day disposable contact lenses had no trouble putting in or removing the contacts without their parents’ assistance. So it’s important for the parents to determine whether or not the child is mature enough to insert, remove, and take scrupulous care of their contact lenses. Usually, if a child is responsible at home with their chores, grooming habits, homework, etc., changes are they will be able to take on the responsibility of wearing and caring for their contacts.

Q. Why is it important for me to get an eye exam?
A. Your eye doctor will not only check your eyes for a prescription for glasses or contacts, but also examine them for common eye diseases, check to make sure that your eyes are working together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.

Q. I’m over 60. How does my vision change as I age?
A. Just as with the rest of the body, our eyes can begin a decline in performance as we age. Some changes, such as trouble reading or close-up vision, called presbyopia, are a normal part of aging and are nothing to worry about. Cataracts, normally considered age related, are common and easily treated by surgery. However, there are other conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, that are more serious and need to be diagnosed as soon as possible. This is one good reason for having your eyes checked by a professional yearly.