Helping kids make the move from wearing glasses to contact lenses

Children can now wear contact lenses before they are 16 years old
Children can now wear contact lenses before they are 16 years old

When children are young, having a childhood hero who wears glasses, like Harry Potter, can make the process a lot less frustrating.

But wearing glasses can still be a barrier for them enjoying all activities at times. Harry Potter may be able to keep his glasses on while playing Quidditch, but in other children’s’ reality playing sports like rugby, hockey, basketball and football are definitely dangerous for glasses wearers.

Luckily, gone are the days of contact lenses being only for children 16 years old.

Youngsters are growing increasingly more willing to accept the responsibilities that come with wearing contact lenses and are desperate to ditch their specs.