Pediatric Contact Lenses

Pediatric Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are prescribed for babies and children for medical reasons such as congenital cataracts, aphakia, corneal conditions, or eye injuries.

Congenital Cataracts: Infants born with cataracts may require contact lenses as part of their treatment plan. Contact lenses can be used to help maintain the development of the infant’s visual system while they await cataract surgery.

Aphakia: If an infant has undergone cataract surgery or is born without a natural lens (aphakia), contact lenses may be used to provide the necessary refractive correction. Without correction, aphakia can lead to severe vision problems.

Keratoconus: Although rare in infants, keratoconus is a condition where the cornea becomes progressively thin and conical in shape. In some cases, contact lenses, including rigid gas permeable (GP) lenses or scleral lenses, may be used to provide stable vision.

Eye Injuries or Surgeries: Contact lenses can be employed to protect and heal the eyes of infants or children who have experienced traumatic injuries or undergone certain surgical procedures.

Corneal Conditions: Some congenital corneal conditions may require contact lenses for infants to improve vision and promote normal eye development.

Eye Conditions Treated with Pediatric Contact Lenses:

• Aphakia
• Aniridia
• Amblyopia
• Anisometropia