Should kids wear contact lenses? by Dr. Cohen O.D. woodland Hills Optometrist

Thinking about getting contacts for your kids? A lot of parents see the benefits of and prefer contacts over other types of vision assistance but are stuck asking when their child will be old enough.

Talking from a scientific perspective, contact lenses can be worn at a pretty young age– we’re talking babies in some cases. Research has shown that 9 in 10 children from eight to eleven years can properly take out and put in contacts without parental help. But there are still other factors to consider when thinking about contacts for your child.

Is your child mature enough?

Age is not the only indication for maturity and you have to make sure your child is actually responsible enough to handle the application and other cares of contact lenses. If they’re already wearing glasses, make sure they understand that contacts are not the same and require more meticulous and careful handling. Analyze how they perform their other duties around the house and that should give you a hint. If you have to constantly remind your child to complete daily chores or hygienic tasks, then they may not be prepared for contacts. If they’re diligent in taking care of tasks without reminders, then they may be perfect for wearing contact lenses, despite their age.

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Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. 

Woodland Hills Optometrist
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