By Gretchyn Bailey Contact lenses are great for outdoor activities and sports. They can also correct astigmatism, change eye color, and block UV rays.
Many teens wish to replace their glasses with contact lenses, primarily for cosmetic reasons.
They believe they look better without their glasses. In most cases, your teen will see just as well with contact lenses as he did with glasses, or even better. Contact lenses offer clearer peripheral vision and less distortion than glasses because the contact lens sits directly on the eye, and there's no frame to block vision. Teens involved in sports will especially appreciate contact lenses. Wearing contact lenses for recreational sports gives your teen clearer vision and allows him to wear needed protective eyewear over his contacts.