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How to choose glasses for children




Parents often assume their kids have excellent vision, because it’s impossible to see the world through their eyes. However, the reverse is also true. Children might not realise their vision is imperfect because it’s all they know. Since academic and social development can be directly hindered by poor eyesight, routine eye tests are vital to identify any areas of weakness.


We can advise on picking a suitable frames. Good choices will vary depending how active a child is, how strong their prescription needs to be and how important areas like peripheral vision are. Stronger prescriptions may require thicker lenses and chunkier frames, though slimmed-down lenses fit into most frames.


Don’t impose your choice of glasses on children, especially as they get older and more self-conscious – they’re the ones who’ll be wearing them every day. You could shortlist a few options, though youngsters may be attracted to a particular brand/colour/style. We stock a comprehensive array of frames for kids, giving everyone a choice of comfortable glasses which complement their facial features.


For active children, water-repellent coatings and toughened lenses deliver optimal protection on the playing fields. If they’re clumsy, flexible frames and scratch-resistant lens coatings minimise the risk of damage. Changing fashions and prescription strengths might necessitate new glasses every year anyway, but a broken pair poses an immediate (and considerable) problem…

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