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Contact lenses are a great option for people playing sport and it is important that parents are aware of all the options
Ortho k lenses are a great choice for sports players, as they mean that when taking part in a game or activity, your eye is free of anything which could cause trouble.
The Wisconsin Rapids Tribune has said that such
sport contact lenses are not only good for performance, but also for self-esteem.
Optometrist Jill Dillion wrote: "In some cases, where a child's self-esteem is an issue, contacts can improve how they feel about their appearance, elevating their self-confidence."
She added that some children have even experienced better performance and participation levels after switching from glasses.
Orthokeratology lenses could have helped football player Jay DeMerity avoid difficulty early on in the season.
The Watford star damaged his eye after a piece of grit stuck under a contact lens, meaning he had to have emergency surgery.
As
ortho k lenses are worn at night and taken out during a game, they can be a great alternative to day wear lenses.
By Emily Stafford
