Can Children Use Contact Lenses?

Yes. Generally, contact lenses are prescribed to children who are 12 years old, but even those between the ages 8 to 12 can handle them well. They were quite glad to wear contact lenses as compared to glasses. The overall correction was better and they were able to perform more easily in activities such as sports, dancing etc. Looking good was not the only criteria, but practicality was the main reason for using contact lenses.

Children can take care of their contact lenses. It is not hazardous for them to wear them. They are also able to wear them and take good care of them. Parents of course do need to ensure that they did not face any problems with them. Children are quite comfortable with disposable contact lenses. They need not be cleaned on a daily basis and be disinfected.

Why Children Like Wearing Contact Lenses?

• Contact lenses are convenient to wear. Even while playing games, children can wear them
• Disposable ones are easy to use
• There is a difference in the eyesight. It is improved
• They become more responsible as they need to wear them carefully and take good care of them
• Quite a few are made of plastic, so they are quite safe to use
• Shy kids participate more with contact lenses. They may be conscious to wear spectacles
• Kids take wearing contact lenses more seriously
• Contact lenses improve the self-esteem of a child. He or she finds it less obtrusive
• Also contact lenses can be used for certain types of eye condition such as lazy eye, early cataract development etc
• The progression of nearsightedness can be lessened by the use of contact lenses

Children can go in for contact lenses. They would prefer them to regular spectacles, which may appear unattractive. Parents should consult their physician and choose the appropriate contact lenses for their children. They should also assist them in wearing them and maintaining them.