Tweens and Teens

You’re going to love the freedom of not having to wear glasses. But in order to keep your lenses working the way they should, you need to wear and care for them the right way.

Are you ready?

There is no set age to begin wearing contact lenses. If you feel you will be able to responsibly wear and care for your lenses, then talk to your parents about setting up an appointment with your eye care professional.  

Some eye care professionals gauge readiness to getting contact lenses by observing other general behaviors:

• Do you like to learn new things? This generally shows that you have the confidence to have success with lenses.
• Do you talk about contact lenses? This is a strong indicator that you are eager and motivated to succeed.
• Are you involved in sports or other extracurricular activities? If you can follow a routine, you can typically do well with contact lenses.

What makes a great first contact lens?

• Great performance and comfort.
• A healthy, safe option (for your parent's piece of mind).
• Easy handling and durability to make insertion and removal a breeze.

Bausch & Lomb PureVision® contact lenses are an ideal lens for first-time wearers.  Ask your eye care professional about the PureVision Perfect Start Kit available for teens new to contact lenses.

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