Contact lenses for children and teens

Another milestone on the path to adulthood

Is your child ready?

From what age can you wear contact lenses?

There's no minmum age for starting using contact lenses so it's more about their maturity and motivation rather than age. If they're showing responsibility at home and at school, then it could be time to give them a try.

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90% of teenagers can successfully wear and care for contact lenses.¹

While it takes a bit of practice to wear contact lenses, once you get into the routine of putting on, taking off and cleaning your lenses, it is likely to become second nature. We're here with resources that can help along the way.

New Wearer Guide

Help unlock their potential

It can be amazing how much of a difference wearing contact lenses can make in your child's life.

All round vision

Contact lenses sit on the eye, so children can more easily spot things out of the corner of their eye.

Boost of confidence

In a clinical study, 80% of parents agreed that contact lenses improved their children’s confidence.²

Ease of movement

Contact lenses for children can help give them the freedom to run around, take part in sport and play,^** without glasses getting in the way. That also means no fear of prescription glasses breaking.

Affordability

Contact lenses can be used daily, or saved for special occasions and busy days, such as when playing sports,^** meaning you can easily control the costs of your child's contact lenses.

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Get ready for the first appointment

Not sure what to expect? We've got some tips to help you prepare for your child or teen's first appointment.

Appointment Tips

Learn the basics of wearing contact lenses

Help your child or teen learn to put on and take off contact lenses.

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Footnotes

* Please note professional eye examination and fitting fees may apply. GCC residents 18 or over only. One trial per person. Eligibility subject to Eye Care Professional approval. Participating Eye Care Professionals only. See link for full terms and conditions.

**While contact lenses are perfect for an active lifestyle, it is not advised to expose your contact lenses to water, and as such swimming with contact lenses should be avoided. This includes avoiding wearing contact lenses not just while swimming, but also any other water-related activities.

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1. Li L, Moody K, Tan DT, Yew KC, Ming PY, Long QB. Contact lenses in pediatrics study in Singapore. Eye Contact Lens. 2009 Jul;35(4):188-95

2. Walline JJ, Jones LA, Rah MJ, et al; CLIP Study Group. Contact Lenses in Paediatric (CLIP) Study: Benefits of Contact Lens Wear for Children and Teens. Eye & Contact Lens 33(6): 317-321, 2007.

3. JJV Data on File, 2022. CSM Subjective Responses ACUVUE^® OASYS MAX 1-Day Contact Lenses- Retrospective Meta-analysis.

All ACUVUE^® contact lenses have UV Blocking to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. UV absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV absorbing eyewear such as UV absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV absorbing eyewear as directed by your Eye Care Professional.

For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your Eye Care Professional and read the Instructions for Use.

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