Contact Lenses
Paediatric contact lens fitting is changing rapidly
Join us for our upcoming BCLA webinar, Kids, Contacts, and Control: The New Era of Paediatric Lens Prescribing, presented by Dr Sophie Coverdale.
Paediatric contact lens fitting is changing rapidly, driven by growing interest in myopia management and evolving attitudes towards contact lens prescribing for children and young people.
Tuesday 14 July 2026
6.30pm – 7.30pm
1 CPD point
Drawing on findings from a UK-wide survey, this webinar will explore how prescribing behaviours and attitudes towards paediatric contact lenses are changing in real-world practice. Dr Coverdale will examine the impact of myopia management on clinical decision-making, highlight differences in prescribing approaches between optometrists and contact lens opticians, and discuss the factors influencing contact lens use in children today.
Key takeaways
- Understand how attitudes towards paediatric contact lens prescribing have become more favourable, particularly in relation to myopia control
- Explore differences in prescribing attitudes and behaviours between optometrists and contact lens opticians
- Review the safety, functional and patient-centred benefits that support contact lens use in children
- Supporting your professional development
Following this session, attendees will be able to:
- Reflect on their own prescribing behaviours and attitudes towards paediatric contact lens fitting
- Apply current UK evidence to support clinical decision-making for contact lens prescribing and myopia management in patients under 18 years of age
Whether you already fit contact lenses for children or are considering expanding your practice, this evidence-based session will provide valuable insights to help you make informed and confident clinical decisions.
