Q4. Can anyone wear contact lenses?

A4. These days practically anyone can wear contact lenses. It used to the case that certain groups of people were unable to wear lenses, for example people with astigmatism, but this is no longer the case.

Children and teenagers can also wear contact lenses.

Your optician will assess the condition of your eyes and decide if you are suitable for contact lenses. But most people are able to wear lenses and without any problems.

For more information about this visit our contact lens assessment section.

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Contact lenses FAQs

1. What is a contact lens?
2. What do contact lenses do?
3. What are the different types of contact lenses?
4. Can anyone wear contact lenses?
5. Can children wear contact lenses?
6. What are soft lenses?
7. What are gas permeable lenses?
8. Which are the right lenses for me?
9. Are contact lenses safe?
10. Are contact lenses easy or difficult to use?

11. What are the advantages of contact lenses over glasses?
12. What is contact lens aftercare?
13. Why is it so important to care for your contact lenses?
14. What are the risks with wearing contact lenses?
15. Should I buy contact lenses in store or over the internet?
16. Can you get bifocal contact lenses?
17. I have astigmatism: can I wear contact lenses?
18. I play sport: which type of contact lenses should I wear?
19. What are novelty contact lenses?
20. I have never worn contact lenses. What is my first step?

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