TIPS TO PICK THE RIGHT EYE GLASSES FOR YOUR C ..
Jul 11 - 2021
TIPS TO PICK THE RIGHT EYE GLASSES FOR YOUR CHILD
Need for Children eyeglasses are
either nearsighted or farsighted. There is no shortage of children’s eyeglass
frames.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while choosing the right glasses for your child so that the process will be enjoyable and learning experience.
Thickness of lens
The eyeglass prescription is
always the primary consideration in choosing glasses for your child. Consult
with your eye doctor or optician about your child's lenses before you start
looking for the frames.
If the prescription by the
optician calls for strong lenses that are likely to be thick, avoid large
frames that will increase the thickness of the lenses. The choice of lens
material is also very important. Many optometrists will recommend polycarbonate
as your child's glasses because it is impact resistant, lighter than plastic,
has built-in UV protection and scratch resistance. You should avoid getting
glass lenses for your children because they can break easily.
Choice of material
Children's frames
are made of plastic or metal, and have many styles. Today, metal and plastic
frames use similar manufacturing methods in terms of durability, weight, and
cost. However, the metal composition may vary from frame to frame, so be sure
to consult with the optician before determining the winning pair for your
child. If your child is sensitive to certain substances, choose frames made of
hypoallergenic materials because some are allergic to metal frames that contain
nickel.
Focus on the bridge
One of the
toughest parts about choosing suitable frames for your children because most of
the kids noses haven’t developed enough, so they don't have a bridge to prevent
plastic frames from sliding down. Metal frames, however, usually are made with
adjustable nose pads, so they fit everyone's bridge.
It is important that glasses stay
in place or your child will look over the top of the lens. Metal frames come
with adjustable nose pads so they fit comfortably on the bridge of the nose.
Lighter is better
Choosing lighter weight frames
may make your child’s eyeglass frames more comfortable and prevent spots from
forming on the skin, as heavier frames can easily cause headaches or eye
fatigue.
Warranty
Children’s tend to lose or break
their glasses often you need to always ensure that the glasses that you choose
are by a good warranty. Many optical retailers offer a warranty plan that will
replace eyewear at no charge or for a small fee in case of damage to the frames
or lenses.
Make sure the lens warranty
includes a replacement provision if the lenses become badly scratched from
normal wear. In addition to causing glare and blurred vision, surface scratches
can compromise the impact resistance of eyeglass lenses, putting your child's
eyes at risk.
Keep it strong:
Spectacles for children usually
have basic lens materials, since children require frequent spectacle changes
over the course of their growth. However, Polycarbonate/ Trivex tough materials
are recommended if your child is active in sports or using one eye
predominantly. Photo chromatic/ Trivex materials are recommended if your child
has ocular albinism or is too sensitive to sunlight.
Electronic device usage:
If you’re child watches a lot of TV or spends
time in front of the computer or mobile phone, it can mean over exposure to
blue light. Lenses with blue light protection help reduce the impact of harmful
blue light and protect your child or teen’s eyes.
Keep all the above consideration
Lensshops designs the perfect eyewear for your Child.
