If, in a previous post, we discussed how to care for children’s eyes during the summer, today we will discuss how to select the best pair of sunglasses for them. Some children do not enjoy them, but if we utilize them, they will eventually embrace them because youngsters prefer to emulate adults. Let them participate in the selection process, and allow them to choose the most comfortable and attractive options.
These are the considerations you should make:
- Typically, children’s frames are composed of plastic (“paste”), but metal frames are sometimes available. Plastic frames may be the greatest option for children regarding durability, comfort, weight, and cost.
- Hypoallergenic and extremely lightweight frames are available if the youngster has sensitive skin.
- As youngsters have small noses, glasses are normal to fall. Metal frames would be more comfortable, typically featuring plastic or silicone pads for a more customized fit. However, plastic eyeglass models with inverted or anatomical bridges are more suited for narrow noses.
- Attempt the glasses on the child and ensure that there is no space between the bridge and the nose; otherwise, it will be more difficult for the lens to slip.
- Some types feature adjustable temples (the portion of the temple behind the ear) and flexible temples on the outside so that they do not constrict and fit the child’s head more comfortably. Moreover, flexible temples lessen the chance of breakage.
- These are goggles with a wide rubber band connecting the temples to the back of the head. These glasses are perfect for sports, but they do not need this rubber band because, if they fit properly, they will not fall off so readily. As regards lens material, youngsters are typically more susceptible to bumps and falls, so polycarbonate or organic lenses are preferable.
- Hence, we must choose certified glasses to protect children’s eyesight. We will not purchase toy sunglasses or sunglasses that do not properly adhere to European Commission or country-specific rules.
- Spectacles are required to bear the CE mark, the class to which they belong, and the filter type.
- Protection rating 3 is appropriate for youngsters because it absorbs a substantial amount of light.
- The glasses must protect from visible light and ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB).
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