The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has released Issue 89 of Contact Lens Update, highlighting the growing role of contact lenses in pediatric eye care.

Published in April, the latest issue focuses on the increasing number of children being fitted with contact lenses and the potential benefits for both vision and quality of life. According to CORE, lenses can support improved self-esteem, academic performance, and participation in sports and other activities, while also offering an alternative to traditional spectacles.

The issue brings together clinical perspectives and research on pediatric lens wear. In the opening editorial, optometrist Sheila Morrison outlines key considerations for fitting younger patients, including communication with families, compliance, and managing potential complications. Meanwhile, optometrist and associate dean of Education Quality at the University of New South Wales in Australia, Isabelle Jalbert, reviews safety data from more than 11,000 children aged 6–18 worldwide. Jalbert examines outcomes across orthokeratology, soft lenses, and rigid gas-permeable lenses over follow-up periods of up to 12 years.

Additional content includes a case report from Debbie Jones, clinical professor and lead clinical scientist at CORE, charting a young hyperopic patient’s journey to successful lens wear, and a conference highlight from Aston University exploring long-term corneal changes in adults who began myopia control lens use in childhood, penned by PhD candidate Hiu Yan Lam.

Contact Lens Update is available to read for free online and continues to serve as an educational resource for practitioners, offering clinical insights, training materials, and patient-facing tools. The publication is supported by the educational divisions of Alcon, CooperVision, and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Source: CORE.