How to manage eye glasses and contact lenses wisely
Mar 18, 2025
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Myopia occurs when the image of the object is formed in front of the retina, and objects at a close distance are refracted abnormalities that are hard to see, and progress rapidly between the ages of 7-9 when the eye growth is active. Since nearsightedness can proceed until the late teens, it can proceed to highly nearsightedness and ultra-high nearsightedness if not properly managed at this time. High myopia is a risk factor for eye diseases that can cause blindness such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopia retinal degeneration, and active management of myopia is required in childhood and adolescence.
Glasses are generally worn for myopia correction, and wearing glasses that do not fit a child's eyes for a long time can adversely affect vision development, so it is important to match suitable glasses through examination and prescription by an ophthalmologist.
For elementary school students, it is recommended to have eye exams regularly for 6 months to once a year and check the condition and frequency of glasses. The eye condition continues to change while the child is growing, so it is desirable to keep an eye on it.
When wearing a mask, contact lenses are sometimes worn instead of glasses due to fogging and discomfort during sports activities. Although the age to wear contact lenses has not been determined, thorough management should be supported so that they can be used hygienically because they are in direct contact with the eyes, and they should be able to cope with foreign substances or missing contact lenses during daily life. Considering these points, it is desirable to wear contact lenses at a time when the child can take responsibility and manage them, and careful observation of parents is also required. Dry eyes can occur when worn for a long time, and eye diseases such as keratitis and conjunctivitis can occur if contact lenses are worn without proper management.
If wearing glasses is uncomfortable and myopia progresses quickly, you can consider using a corneal refractive correction lens called 'Dream Lens'.
Unlike regular lenses, Dream Lenses are designed to press the center of the cornea, changing the shape of the cornea while wearing them, and temporarily improving vision the day after sleeping for more than eight hours, allowing people to live without glasses. When worn steadily, the effect of improving eyesight is maintained well, and when used in children and adolescents, the progression of myopia can be delayed to some extent.
Baek Seung-hee, a specialist at the Sashi & Pediatric Eye Center at Kim Ophthalmology Hospital, said "The younger you are, the more uncomfortable you may not recognize and express it, so even if there is no abnormality in your child's eyes, it is important to get an eye examination at an appropriate time to detect and treat eye diseases early."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
