<p>When I put mine on, I actually looked up and put the lens underneath my iris, then blinked and they moved to the right spot. I imagine staring down your finger would be nerve wracking, I wasn’t taught to do it that way.</p>
<p>I don’t wear glasses yet (knocking on wood), but the kids do and the eye Dr. is very much against contacts. My S uses them all the time, but the Dr. has advised to use them sparingly, though I can’t tell you why. He has had a couple of problems, but they are self induced because he has left them in too long or something of that nature.</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s wise to sleep in them, even if they are extended wear. As you get older and your eyes are drier, I don’t even recommend napping for long with them in. Mine have become alarmingly dry during naps.</p>
<p>Just want to add that both of my boys started wearing contacts at about age 15 and have been very happy with them. They use disposable daily wear lens - a little more expensive - but more sanitary. </p>
<p>As others have mentioned, finding a good person to teach them is key. I observed a woman at my eye doctor who was doing a great job coaching a kid - so when it was our turn - I specifically requested her. I told my sons to be patient - that once they did it one time - it would be so much easier thereafter. They both did get the hang of it - probably took at least 2 hours (with breaks) to be able to put them in and take them out smoothly.</p>
<p>cartera45 - I hear you. Have been wearing contacts for 30+ years and I do see my eyes getting dryer. I put rewetting drops in before I insert my contacts in the morning and always have my drops with me. I find I actually do better with my contacts in the colder weather - and have more dryness issues in the summer. I know that seems counter intuitive - you would think it would be the opposite - more difficulty in the colder, dryer weather - but I think it has something to do with the colder air feeling more refreshing and cold air making my eyes blink and tear more.</p>
<p>my d. started wearing contacts when she was 12. she plays sports so that’s why. It was hard at first. After a week it became very easy. That was 6 months ago. but these days sometimes she complains they hurt (like soap gets into her eyes) the first few seconds after she puts them on. The discomfort goes away quickly though.</p>
<p>My eyes tear just reading this thread. I have pokaphobia – I’m not sticking anything in my eye. Luckily I only need glasses for driving.</p>
<p>pokaphobia. LOL!</p>
<p>That’s actually what it’s called (one of my clients makes contact lenses).</p>