How can you convince a child to wear glasses? Here are a few tips
from Dr. Rosiland Hursh, O.D., and the Oregon-based VSP :
•Ask the child if he or she wishes to take along a few
friends when selecting eyeglasses. For many children, peer approval
will make it easier to wear the glasses.
•Point out role models, such as sports stars or celebrities,
who wear glasses.
•Are thick lenses the child's concern? Polycarbonate lenses
are thinner, lighter and stronger than regular lenses.
•If the child is in middle, junior or high school and is
unwilling to wear glasses in class, ask your optometrist about
replacing them with contact lenses.
•Finally, don't underestimate the child's ability to understand
how glasses can help. "You'd be surprised how quickly most
kids get the point," says Dr. Hursh.
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