Tips to Get Your Child to Wear Their Glasses
I've worn glasses since babyhood.
In a way, I think that made a pretty big difference in my decision as a child to keep wearing them.
It didn't hurt that I couldn't (and still can't) see well without them.
Sometimes a child's eye problem is not severe enough to make them glasses-dependent.
However, if the eye doctor prescribed them, s/he had a good reason for it.
Many eye conditions can be made worse if the glasses are taken off as soon as Johnny walks out the front door, so the question of how to keep them on is an important one.
Explain: Nobody likes the idea of eventually becoming blind, and if that is the risk of not wearing glasses, your child needs to know that.
Yes, it will scare him or her.
It's supposed to.
I'm sure it scared you.
A little honest fear can put the choice into a whole new perspective.
Enlist Aid: Talk to your child's teachers, the parents of the kids s/he plays with and anyone else who spends a good deal of time in your child's presence.
Having an army of people reminding your child to put the glasses on may be annoying to your child, but still beneficial.
I *know* my mother did that.
Choose the Right Frames: If the frames look dorky to the wearer, they aren't likely to remain on anyone's face.
Children with glasses get teased enough as it is.
Choosing frames that will help your child fit in better will help.
That's another one I know from personal experience.
Regular Checkups: Most eye doctors who work with children prefer to see them every six months.
As they grow, not only does the head get bigger, there are changes within the eyes.
In some cases, there may be improvement enough to no longer require glasses.
Contacts: Young children are not likely to be given contacts, but teenagers may be able to handle them.
Before mentioning it to your child, ask the eye doctor if that would be an appropriate treatment.
If the doctor approves, make sure your child knows exactly how to handle them, as not following instructions could damage eyesight.
I'm still not fond of wearing my glasses.
Nor do I like the fact that I have three pairs...
in that, getting older has not been fun.
But, I do wear them when I need them because I know it's better for me in the long run...
and I would like to see.
In a way, I think that made a pretty big difference in my decision as a child to keep wearing them.
It didn't hurt that I couldn't (and still can't) see well without them.
Sometimes a child's eye problem is not severe enough to make them glasses-dependent.
However, if the eye doctor prescribed them, s/he had a good reason for it.
Many eye conditions can be made worse if the glasses are taken off as soon as Johnny walks out the front door, so the question of how to keep them on is an important one.
Explain: Nobody likes the idea of eventually becoming blind, and if that is the risk of not wearing glasses, your child needs to know that.
Yes, it will scare him or her.
It's supposed to.
I'm sure it scared you.
A little honest fear can put the choice into a whole new perspective.
Enlist Aid: Talk to your child's teachers, the parents of the kids s/he plays with and anyone else who spends a good deal of time in your child's presence.
Having an army of people reminding your child to put the glasses on may be annoying to your child, but still beneficial.
I *know* my mother did that.
Choose the Right Frames: If the frames look dorky to the wearer, they aren't likely to remain on anyone's face.
Children with glasses get teased enough as it is.
Choosing frames that will help your child fit in better will help.
That's another one I know from personal experience.
Regular Checkups: Most eye doctors who work with children prefer to see them every six months.
As they grow, not only does the head get bigger, there are changes within the eyes.
In some cases, there may be improvement enough to no longer require glasses.
Contacts: Young children are not likely to be given contacts, but teenagers may be able to handle them.
Before mentioning it to your child, ask the eye doctor if that would be an appropriate treatment.
If the doctor approves, make sure your child knows exactly how to handle them, as not following instructions could damage eyesight.
I'm still not fond of wearing my glasses.
Nor do I like the fact that I have three pairs...
in that, getting older has not been fun.
But, I do wear them when I need them because I know it's better for me in the long run...
and I would like to see.
