Eyeglasses & Frames for Kids

Kids' shortsightedness is a common condition tied to a mix of genes and things they do or where they live. New issues for today's kids include a big love for phones and computers. They play on their phones a lot. Staring at screens closely for too long can hurt their eyes. Soon you find out your kid needs glasses. When picking glasses for your little one, safety comes first. You should go for tough, long-lasting lenses. The frame must fit right - their eyes should be right in the middle of the lenses, and it should sit on the nose without slipping.

Remember, kids grow fast, so check now and then if the glasses still fit well. Kids move around a bunch, so rubber straps are smart. They keep glasses from falling and breaking. There are many frames for kids to choose from. Let your kid pick the look and color of their glasses, so they're happy and like to wear them. While grownups care about comfort and how long glasses last, kids care a lot about how cool the glasses look to their friends.

• Pick Strong Frames: Kids play a lot, so get frames made of strong stuff like plastic that can take a lot of use.
• Go Light: Light frames feel better on kids and won't bug them as much.
• Make Sure They Fit: Glasses must fit right. Look for ones with nose pads you can change and bendy sides for a snug and nice fit.
• Get Cool Looks: Choose frames with fun designs and colors your kid likes. Bright colors or frames with their favorite characters can make kids more excited about wearing glasses.
• Choose Tough Lenses: Get lenses that don't break easy, like polycarbonate, to keep active kids safe.
• See an Eye Doctor: Go to an eye doctor who knows about kids' eyes to get the right prescription and help picking frames and lenses.
• Protect From UV Rays: Pick lenses that block UV rays to protect your kid's eyes outside.
• Make it Comfy: Comfort is super important for kids to keep wearing their glasses. Find frames that don't have sharp edges and can be adjusted.
• Let Your Kid Pick: Let your kid help pick their frames. If they're part of the choice, they'll be more into wearing them.
• Check Eyes Often: Take your kid for eye checks often to keep track of their eye health and update their glasses as needed. Early checks help find eye problems sooner.

We always tell shoppers, especially parents, that glasses are important for their child's health and happiness. Just like adults won't wear glasses they don't like, kids won't either. The color and shape of the frame should flatter, not spoil, the kid's face. The frame should not stick out at the sides, be too wide for their face, and everything should look nice. Pay attention to the nose bridge on the frame too. If the frame is plastic, it should sit well on the nose. If too wide, glasses will fall; too narrow can mess up how well they work and press on the nose. Metal frames often have nose pieces you can adjust, and the shop helper will set them up right. For little kids, avoid metal frames. Go for frames with a soft "turn-around" side that won't fall off during play. Listen to what your kid wants while remembering these tips for picking glasses.