Can children wear contact lenses?

Benefits of contact lenses for kids

• Kids can sometimes feel self‑conscious wearing glasses – contact lenses correct their vision while maintaining their confidence.

• Their full field of vision is in focus which is great for sports.

• They provide the freedom for kids to run around and get stuck in when they’re playing, or during sports.

• Removes the worry about breaking or damaging their glasses (parents will enjoy this one too).

How can I get contact lenses for my child?

It’s easy to get started with contact lenses, just book an appointment for your child to see your optometrist for a contact lens assessment. They’ll be happy to talk you through the process and can help you to decide whether or not contact lenses would be a good idea for your child. They’ll recommend the best type of lens depending on their lifestyle, prescription, usage, and wearing time.

As long as your child has an up‑to‑date prescription, they’ll then get a free trial to see if they get on with them. This is all without obligation, so if your child decides contact lenses aren’t for them, we’ll talk about other options.

If they’d like to start wearing contacts, we’d recommend having them fitted during the school holidays. That way you and your child can adjust to using and wearing contact lenses, without having to compete with the mad morning rush.