Eyeglasses & Frames for Kids
Kids' nearsightedness is one of the common diseases which is associated with a combination of genetic and environmental factors. To all this can be added one of the main problems of the new generation - great affection to smartphones and computers. Kids spend too much time playing smartphone games. Tense up-close viewing sooner or later affects the eyes, damaging them. Suddenly you understand that your kid needs eyeglasses. What to pay attention to when choosing glasses for your kid? Of course, safety should be your first priority. It is recommended to select strong, durable lenses. A frame should be sized appropriately - eyes have to be perfectly centered in the lenses and the bridge of the nose has to fit properly preventing glasses from sliding down.
Don't forget that kids have a tendency to constantly grow so probably you should check after a while if glasses are still good fitting. You know, kids are very active and always on the go, so it is a good idea to use silicone straps - they help to keep glasses on a kid's face, not letting them fall down and break. There are lots of kids' frames. So you will always have a good choice. But it would be better to let your child make the selection of glasses design, color and style so the kid would be happy with the choice and enjoy wearing glasses. Comfort and durability are criteria that are important to adults. But for kids, it's no less important to choose the right style of frames. And it is crucial to them how the eyeglasses will look in the company of their peers.
The main requirement when choosing children's glasses is always durability, quality, and wearing comfort. Especially at the beginning, when the child will not be particularly comfortable using glasses for correction. They are often perceived as an obstacle to freedom of movement. It is necessary to interest the kid, in this way, he or she will receive the means of correction that he or she needs. If the eyeglasses are correctly selected, and comfortable for the child, it will be easier for kids to accept them as a necessity. Glasses should not initially cause discomfort. Unfortunately, not all parents think that it is important to listen to their child's wishes. Often, children receive glasses that are functional, of course but do not match their idea of this item. This prevents the child from getting used to them, and then they will provoke him to treat the adjustment of the correction carelessly.
It is necessary to pay attention to the frame, which most often for children's products is made of the following materials: silicone, acetate, and thin metal. Silicone ones are considered the best because they are safe, reliable, and suitable for wearing by kids and teenagers. Modern frames can be combined (for example, metal and plastic). It is important to take into account the wishes of the child, to choose a hypoallergenic material. Also, temples are an important element of a kid's eyeglasses. They should be of the correct length, thus achieving a stable position of the glasses on the face. If the straight part of the earpiece is longer than necessary, the glasses will slide. Correctly selected, they exert pressure only on the upper part of the ear, and not on the side surface of the child's head.
We always remind customers, especially parents, that a pair of eyeglasses is a device that needs to be worn for the physical and mental well-being of the child itself. Just as an adult will never wear glasses they don't like, a child is likely to do the same. The color and shape of the chosen model should emphasize and not spoil the face of the small owner of this accessory. The frame you choose should not protrude in the temples, be wider than the child's face, and everything should be harmonious and beautiful. You should also pay attention to the bridge (bridge) in the frame. If you have chosen a frame made of plastic, pay attention to the fact that the fit on the nose should be perfect - without gaps on the bridge of the nose.
The bridge should not be too wide, as in this case, the eyeglasses will slide off the face. A narrow bridge will give an incorrect fit, which can affect the correctness of vision correction, and will also put pressure on the bridge of the child's nose. As a rule, metal frames are made with adjustable nose stops, and when choosing a frame, the consultant will immediately set them according to all the rules. When choosing a frame for the smallest - remember that the frame should not be made of metal. For small and very active children, frames with a soft "turn-around" earring, which will not fall off the face during active games, are perfect. Be sure to consider the wishes and choice of the child, but do not forget about the rules for choosing glasses listed above.