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14 year old dd wants contact lenses

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cuckooclock · 21/02/2011 16:24

My dd wants to get contact lenses. She doesn't need to wear her glasses all the time, mainly for blackboard, tv etc but due to laziness she puts them on in the morning and wears them all day. She has worn glasses since about 8 years.

Now she wants contact lenses, not for everyday, but for sports, going out etc etc. As I have no experience of contact lenses and haven't really got a clue, I need some advice.

I am worried about the cleanliness aspect and will she actually take them out at the end of the day (she is a lazt teen who can't always be bothered to take make up off!). Anyone any experience? Any hints much appreciated. I have agreed that we can discuss with optician but looking for practicals. Thanks.

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ladysybil · 02/03/2011 23:01

i think its more to do with hand hygiene than eyes. ie, if she can keep her nails clean and cared for, then she isnt goiing to mess up her eyecare. but if she has filthy ragged nails, then she is very very likely to get eye infectios, blood vessels growing into her lenses etc.

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