For convenience and a wider filed of view, more and more people choose contact lenses instead of eyeglasses. The 2007 Contact Lenses in Pediatrics (CLIP) study showed that 169 teenagers and children age 8 to 12 who have worn contacts for three months felt more confident and performed activities better than before. During sports, they don’t have to worry about glasses’ getting knocked off or fogging up. Though contacts are getting more and more popular, there are still lots of things you should be aware.

Picking out the right eyeglass frames for teens is not so easy because every one has his own face shape and taste. Before choosing eyeglass frames, you should have a clear knowledge of your face shape, features, coloring and personal mood.

Many teens prefer contact lenses to eyeglasses primarily for appearance reasons. They think that they look much better with contact lenses and self-esteem can be established. Another very important reason is the convenience brought by contact lenses. Wearing contact lenses during sports can give teens clearer peripheral vision without worry about the breakage of eyeglasses. Of course, a contact lens may be dislodged or lost, but replacing a contact lens is much cheaper than replacing a pair of glasses. And children spending much more time playing outdoors than adult are vulnerable to harmful UV rays. It is very convenient if they choose contact lenses because they only need to carry a pair of sunglasses. Contacts lenses can also correct astigmatism.