Podcast: Contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids

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New data shows that contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids as young as age 8. Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA, discusses research summarized in a recent peer-reviewed article on the ocular health of children wearing daily disposable contact lenses. She explains the study results and offers key messages for practitioners and parents. Take a look!

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