Q5. Can children wear contact lenses?

A5. Yes they can. Even very young children can be shown how to wear contact lenses and can benefit from doing so.

Many children prefer contact lenses especially when playing sport or to boost their confidence with their friends. There are children who are self conscious about wearing glasses and have been subject to teasing from others because of this.

Contact lenses will prevent this from happening.

If you are considering contact lenses for your child then ask your optician for advice.

FAQ:

Contact lenses FAQs

1. What is a contact lens?
2. What do contact lenses do?
3. What are the different types of contact lenses?
4. Can anyone wear contact lenses?
5. Can children wear contact lenses?
6. What are soft lenses?
7. What are gas permeable lenses?
8. Which are the right lenses for me?
9. Are contact lenses safe?
10. Are contact lenses easy or difficult to use?

11. What are the advantages of contact lenses over glasses?
12. What is contact lens aftercare?
13. Why is it so important to care for your contact lenses?
14. What are the risks with wearing contact lenses?
15. Should I buy contact lenses in store or over the internet?
16. Can you get bifocal contact lenses?
17. I have astigmatism: can I wear contact lenses?
18. I play sport: which type of contact lenses should I wear?
19. What are novelty contact lenses?
20. I have never worn contact lenses. What is my first step?