There are no fitting reasons why children should not wear contact lenses - however
there may be handling difficulties.
For very young children, parents should be able to insert and remove the child's
lenses and be aware of the hygiene requirements.
Short-sighted children (myopes) do better in contact lenses but those with long-sightedness
(hyperopes) are better with
spectacles due to the magnified affect of them.
To get used to touching the eyes putting re-wetting eye-drops and touching the white
of the eye gently with a carefully cleaned finger may help.
NHS HELP
For all children under 16 years old, the NHS pay for the eye examination and contribute
towards the cost of any spectacles and even contact lenses.
There is a special up-to-date range of spectacles, which Walters Opticians have
made available at no charge at all to your child. There has never been a better
time to ensure your child's eyes are developing normally.
For more information on the current ranges of contact
lenses & spectacles suitable for children, call into you nearest Walters Opticians practice.