What You Need To Consider When Selecting Kids' Eyeglasses

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Eyeglasses are something that kids of all ages may need to wear. Whether you're looking for eyeglasses for your kids to protect their eyes during activities, or if your kids need eyeglasses to see clearly, there are several things to consider as you select the glasses that your kids will wear. Hear, you'll find a few things to consider as you select the glasses for your kids.

Lenses

The lenses that you select for your kids' glasses are probably the most important element. What exactly do the lenses need to ensure that they'll do well for your kids?

• Polycarbonate material—impact-resistant material that will hold up better than plastic lenses
• Anti-scratch—prevents minor scratches from appearing on the lenses
• Anit-reflective coating—prevents reflections from disrupting the visibility
• UV protection—protects the eyes from the harsh, damaging sunrays
• Blue light protection—video games, cell phones, and computers all emit blue light that can damage the eye and cause eye strain even in kids—this type of lens filters the damaging light before it reaches your kids' eyes.

Frames

Now for the frames—this can be the most difficult element of the glasses for your kids to choose. They want to look good while they're wearing their glasses, but you want the glasses to be able to withstand the abuse your kids will put them through.

Acetate frames are one option. This material is hypoallergenic so you won't have to worry about skin irritation or allergic reactions for kids with sensitive skin.

Look for frames that offer spring hinges. The spring hinges will not only help to improve the fit and allow the glasses to kind of grow with your kids, but will also help them to withstand more abuse without breaking off.

Deciding whether to go with kids' frames or adult can be hard sometimes. Generally speaking, most kids' frames are designed to fit the faces of kids between the ages of 4 and 10, but sometimes, they just won't work with kids that have larger heads. If that's the case, you'll have to select your kids' glasses from the adult selection.

Allow your kids to have some say in what glasses they have to wear each day, but make the important decisions for them. Glasses don't have to be so fragile that the kids are grounded while wearing them. Talk with your local eyeglasses professional for help in selecting the glasses that will last for your kids.

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22 May 2018