Pediatric Contact Lens Care
Optical solutions for growing children and teenagers
Contact lenses for the little ones
Children’s visual health deserves special attention. For some young patients, contact lenses represent an effective and comfortable solution from an early age, especially in cases of specific visual conditions or particular needs related to sports, school, or visual development.
At Ilop Optical Centers, we offer a highly personalized pediatric contact lens program in collaboration with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists to ensure maximum safety, comfort, and visual quality.
Pediatric contact lenses may be recommended in cases of:
- High ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
- Anisometropia (significant differences in vision between the two eyes)
- Aphakia (absence of the natural lens)
- Management of ocular conditions such as keratoconus or nystagmus
- Orthokeratology treatments to slow myopia progression
- Sports practice, when glasses are impractical or unsafe
Pediatric contact lenses
When are they recommended for children?
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What types of contact lenses are available?
Based on the child’s age, level of cooperation, and visual needs, we can offer different solutions:
- Daily soft lenses: practical and hygienic, ideal for active and dynamic children
- Gas permeable lenses (RGP): for high corrections or specific clinical conditions
- Miniscleral lenses: for irregular corneas or particularly sensitive eyes
- Cosmetic corrective lenses: in cases where improving the aesthetic appearance is also necessary, such as congenital defects
Main advantages
✔ Freedom of movement during sports and play
✔ Wider field of vision compared to glasses
✔ Lower risk of breakage or loss
✔ Specific treatments to slow down myopia progression
✔ Aesthetic solutions in case of eye conditions or deformities
The Process
A pathway designed by Ilop for the whole family:
✔ Comprehensive ophthalmologic, optometric, and orthoptic evaluation
✔ Education on the use and care of lenses, with active involvement of parents
✔ Progressive trials and fittings to gradually accustom the child
✔ Regular check-ups and follow-ups to monitor adaptation, eye health, and the effectiveness of the correction
Focus: Myopia correction in children
Safe and tailored solutions for little ones
Specialized contact lenses to slow down myopia progression
Myopia is steadily increasing among young people, and early intervention can make a real difference. Contact lenses specifically designed for myopia control are currently one of the most effective solutions to slow down the progression of this visual condition, helping reduce the risk of vision complications in adulthood.
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What solutions are available?
Every child has different needs: age, level of cooperation, and the specialist's recommendations help us choose the most suitable visual solution.
- Overnight Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Gas-permeable lenses worn while sleeping: they gently reshape the corneal surface, providing clear vision during the day without glasses or contact lenses, while also helping to slow myopia progression.
- Multifocal soft lenses for myopia control
Worn during the day, they work by creating a controlled peripheral defocus that encourages slower eye growth.
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Ilop experts, for the whole family
Would you like to know if contact lenses are suitable for your child?
Book a consultation with our pediatric contact lens experts.
We will work together to find the safest and most comfortable solution for your child’s visual needs.
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