If the signs do not disappear within several hours, an ophthalmologist, either at Wills Eye Hospital, or locally if more convenient, should be consulted as soon as possible. Lens wear should not be resumed before consulting with the Wills Contact Lens Service. If these signs are ignored, your child's vision may be at risk. The loss of contact lenses among children is very high. Children between ages one and five may lose several contact lens in a given year.
Infants appear to lose far fewer.
Insurance is available to reduce the cost of replacement lenses. Premiums and deductibles vary with the type of lens needed. A spare lens can be obtained in the event that a lens is lost, so that there is little or no interruption of lens wear. If you are interested in purchasing contact lens insurance, please talk to a member of our office staff. Questions and Concerns Many infants and small children wear contact lenses successfully, and in nearly every case, parents approach the proposition with anxiety.