Many eye care professionals and parents still believe children must wait until their teenage years to wear contact lenses, but as Dr. Jeffrey Walline explains, modern daily disposable lenses offer improved safety, comfort, and ease of use, making them a viable option for children as young as 7 or 8. And beyond the clinical benefits of slowing myopia progression and preserving long-term eye health, contact lenses have also been shown to improve children’s self-esteem. Learn more with Dr. Walline, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at The Ohio State University College of Optometry.