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Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Can Children Wear Contact Lenses? What Parents Should Know

If you’re wondering whether your child is old enough for contact lenses, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions parents ask is: “Can kids wear contact lenses safely?” The answer may surprise you—there’s no exact age requirement for contact lenses. Instead, the right time depends on your child’s maturity, hygiene habits, and ability to responsibly care for their lenses. At RiverCity Eye Care, we help parents determine whether contact lenses for kids&nb...
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Eyes Looking (and Feeling) Their Best 🌸

When it comes to beauty routines, your eyes deserve a little extra love. Whether you’re a makeup lover or more low-maintenance, small habits can make a big difference in keeping your eyes healthy, comfortable, and looking their best. Here are 8 simple tips we recommend: 1. Choose Ophthalmologist-Tested Makeup Not all makeup is created equal—especially when it comes to your eyes. Using ophthalmologist-tested products helps reduce irritation and keeps your eyes feeling comfortable...
A young woman putting in a contact lens for her left eye.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Are Contact Lens Prescriptions the Same as Glasses?

When it comes to correcting your vision, there are 2 common solutions: eyeglasses and contact lenses. But in order to see clearly with contacts or glasses, you need an accurate, up-to-date prescription from your optometrist.  Because they’re both designed to correct vision conditions like myopia, you might assume that a contact lens prescription is the same as your eyeglass prescription. However, this is not the case and they cannot be used interchangeably. Contact Lenses & How They...