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Are contact lens good for kids - shes 7 yo but careful about everything?
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Depends: Some kids need contact lenses after surgery or because of keratoconus. Otherwise it is best to discuss with your eyeMD or OD: depends on maturity of child, Rx, eye health.
Answered 5/23/2016
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