If your child has been struggling with vision issues, hearing that they need glasses can bring a mix of relief and uncertainty. Specifically, you might be wondering what steps to take next.
As leaders in pediatric eye and vision care, our team at ABC Children's Eye Specialists helps parents and kids navigate the process. We offer a full array of frames and lenses, along with plenty of guidance to help make the transition to glasses as simple as possible.
Learn what steps to take next if your child needs eyeglasses.
After your child’s eye exam, our team explains the results and what those results mean for their vision. Many kids who need glasses have refractive errors — issues that affect the way the light reaches the retina at the back of the eye.
Nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism are all common types of refractive vision issues that affect vision in different ways — and each of these issues can benefit from glasses.
Depending on the issue facing your child, we can help you develop an understanding of how their vision is being affected so you can fully appreciate the benefits glasses can offer your child, whether they're at school, participating in sports, or relaxing.
Picking out a new pair of glasses can be an exciting event for your child, and letting them have a say in choosing their frames can play a big role in helping them adjust to their glasses.
When your child feels confident about their frames and the way they look, they’re more likely to wear them consistently.
We offer a full optical shop with a wide variety of frames to help kids find just the right pair. Our frames are designed with kids in mind, featuring lightweight, flexible, durable designs and materials. Once your child selects their frames, our team adjusts them for a perfect fit.
We also offer lots of lens options, including lenses featuring scratch-resistant coatings, anti-reflective treatments, and impact-resistant materials. We even offer special glasses designed specifically for sports.
Regular eye exams are important for everyone, but they’re especially important for kids. That’s because kids’ eyes can change dramatically as they get older. Regular eye exams ensure their eyes stay healthy, their vision stays clear, and their lens prescription stays up to date.
Having regular exams also allows us to check for new or developing issues that need to be addressed before they become more major problems.
And of course, it helps underscore the importance of healthy habits, like limiting screen use, spending plenty of time outdoors, and other habits that promote good vision now and all the way through adulthood.
If your child develops new vision issues or if they’re having problems adjusting to their glasses, it’s important to schedule a visit right away so we can find a solution and eliminate uncomfortable symptoms.
It’s important to know that while some kids take to wearing glasses right away, for others, it’s definitely an adjustment.
You can help your child feel comfortable in their new glasses by explaining how they’ll benefit them. For example, underscore how much easier and more enjoyable it will be to do schoolwork, play sports, and enjoy their favorite activities.
Encouragement and patience go a long way during this time. Positive reinforcement by parents, siblings, and teachers can help your child associate glasses with success, comfort, and confidence.
Our team has lots of experience getting kids “on board” with their new glasses and helping them stay consistent in using them. If you need some additional guidance or tips, we’re ready to help.
About a quarter of all kids wear glasses or contact lenses. Clear vision can improve:
With the right guidance and a little encouragement, you can help your child view their new glasses as a helpful part of their own daily routine.
To learn how we can help make their journey even easier, call our offices to request an appointment with the team at ABC Children’s Eye Specialists in Phoenix, Avondale, Sun City, Gilbert, and Mesa, Arizona, today.
