{"id":11748,"date":"2021-05-30T05:50:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T05:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=11748"},"modified":"2021-08-10T12:31:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:31:50","slug":"contact-lenses-and-children-part-2-qa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/can-kids-wear-contact-lenses\/contact-lenses-and-children-part-2-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact Lenses and Children: Part 2 Q&A"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know? Contact lenses can be safely worn by children aged 8 and up.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many times, parents are hesitant to get their child contact lenses because they are concerned about their eye health and safety.<\/p>\n

Below are commonly asked questions about children and contact lenses.<\/p>\n

#1 When is a child ready for contact lenses?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Although even some babies are fitted with contact lenses, most optometrists feel that the best age to begin wearing contacts is between 10-12 years old.<\/p>\n

There are two questions to consider before getting a child contact lenses:<\/p>\n

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  1. Is my child showing signs of maturity and responsibility?<\/li>\n
  2. Does my child have good personal hygiene habits?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If the answer is yes to these two questions, then your child may be a great candidate for contact lenses.<\/p>\n

    A child\u2019s motivation, as well as their maturity level, is a good indication of whether a child is ready to wear contact lenses. The willingness of a child to be responsible for contact lenses and the required hygiene regimen are just as important.<\/p>\n

    #2 What are the advantages of wearing contact lenses?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Some of the benefits of\u00a0 wearing contact lenses include:<\/p>\n