Getting glasses when you are young can be a difficult adjustment for any child. Helping children adjust properly and love their glasses may be difficult, but it can make all the difference!
We care about your child's comfort and want them to become a proud wearer of spectacles! Here are some tips for parents to help make that happen.
Picking Out The Right Frames Is An Important Step
Allow your child to be a part of the selection process when choosing frames. If your child picks the frames themselves, they’ll probably be more eager to wear them. Let your child try on as many colors and styles as they want. Choosing frames can and should be a fun experience.
Fit is just as important as style. Being comfortable in a new pair of frames can go a long way in helping a child grow to love their glasses. Our staff is trained to help ensure the perfect fit for your child.
Integrate Glasses Into Your Child’s Routine
One of the hardest parts of getting glasses is remembering to put them on! This is especially true for younger children. Help your child integrate glasses into their morning routine. Over time, remembering to put on their glasses will be second nature to them.
Make It A Positive Experience
It is important to make getting and wearing glasses a positive experience. Reward them for doing well at their appointment and picking out their frames with a treat, dinner or a movie. Help them celebrate the changes glasses will bring rather than dread them!
Help Them Discover How Cool Glasses Are!
Try to find pictures of their favorite celebrities with glasses and put a picture or two in their room. Sometimes even getting a cheap pair of glasses for yourself (if you do not already wear glasses) or your child’s friend can ease the transition! Knowing other people wear glasses helps them feel confident and that they are not alone.
Choosing a doctor for yourself or your family can be a complicated process. It makes it much easier if you can find one office that can see all of your family members, regardless of their age. You will want to find out what kind of services they offer and what services or tests are referred. Of course, there is also making sure that the office accepts your insurance or has reasonably priced services if you have a high deductible or pay out of pocket.
Finding an optometrist is typically the same process.
Owens Optometry & Optical in Springdale, Arkansas is focused on providing affordable eye care for the entire family. Our office is handicap accessible, equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and offers a children’s play area.
We perform adult and children’s eye exams and also have specialized eye exams for infants. Our family eye care services include eye exams, training and exercises for lazy eye (strabismus), treatment for eye diseases and care for eye injuries, as well as a large selection of eyeglass frames and contact lens fittings.
Owens Optometry & Optical accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Personal checks and Care Credit financing is also accepted for payment.
Owner and optometrist Dr. Kimberly Owens and her staff are dedicated to exceptional patient care in a comfortable and professional setting. Take a look at some of our satisfied clients in our patients gallery .