Is your child ready for contact lenses?

Q: Can I just put on and take off my child’s contact lenses for them?

You can, but if they don’t learn to do it themselves, they may struggle if they’re away from you and need to take off a lens (for instance, at school) if it becomes irritating or moves out of place. Teaching them to use their lenses with proper hygiene is often preferable.

Q: Can my 10 year old wear contact lenses?

It depends on the maturity of your child, and the recommendation of your eye doctor. Some ten-year-olds are responsible enough to take good care of their eye health and contact lenses, while some are not.

Q: Are contact lenses free for children under 16?

The cost of contact lenses is determined by a lot of things, like where you live, how much your retailer charges, how much your insurance covers, and more. If you aren’t sure how much your insurance covers, give them a call. It’s not likely that contact lenses will be completely free for children under 16, but it depends on what your insurance covers.

Q: How to teach a child to put on contact lenses?

If you aren’t sure how to help your child put on contact lenses, it’s best to get in touch with your eye doctor for proper instructions. If you’ve already seen your eye doctor and just need additional guidance, we have some helpful videos to use as reference.

Published on September 8, 2025

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can I just put on and take off my child’s contact lenses for them?

Can my 10 year old wear contact lenses?

Are contact lenses free for children under 16?

How to teach a child to put on contact lenses?