Dr. Vernon I. Shibata, OD Eye Care Articles A common question
many parents have about contact lenses and kids is: "When is my
child old enough to wear contact lenses?" Physically, your
child’s eyes can tolerate contact lenses at a very young age.
Some babies are fitted with contact lenses due to eye conditions
present at birth. And in a recent study that involved fitting
nearsighted children of ages 8-11 with one-day disposable
contact lenses, 90% had no trouble applying or removing the
contacts without assistance from their parents. A matter of
maturity So the important question is whether or not your child
is mature enough to insert, remove and take care of their
contact lenses. How they handle other responsibilities at home
will give you a clue. If your child has poor grooming habits and
needs frequent reminders to perform everyday chores, they may
not be ready for the responsibility of wearing and caring for
contact lenses. But if they are conscientious and handle these
things well, they may be excellent