Children's lenses should be made of polycarbonate or trivex, both high-index lenses, which are made to be more comfortable than regular plastic lenses. These lenses are lightweight, impact-resistant, and scratch resistant. They also offer UV protection to ensure that young eyes are protected against the sun's UV rays.

Fortunately, some of the best precautions are being molded every day. Polycarbonate lenses, which are smash resistant, are among the best ways to keep a child's eyes safe while wearing eyeglasses. They also make practical sense when it comes to eye care for kids.

Lenses made of a material called polycarbonate will provide the best protection for your child because this lens material is shatterproof. Many children's frames have soft, comfort-cables that fit around the ears.

Generally, most children do outgrow the need for glasses. Most early vision conditions are caused by changes in the shape of the eye during development, and as children grow, the shape of their eye can stabilize.

Yes. Astigmatism can usually be corrected with properly prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses, although these may not be necessary before the child starts grade school. Some children who have only a slight degree of astigmatism and no nearsightedness or farsightedness may not need corrective lenses at all.

Fortunately, with new technological advances we can see into the eye much more easily, even the eye of a squirmy one year-old. With this new equipment, the doctor is able to shine a light through the lens and see how well it is refracted inside the eye. A healthy, normal-seeing lens will concentrate the light right onto the retina. It's the same idea as when you were young and used a magnifying glass to focus the sun's rays precisely on the sidewalk. If the doctor sees that the focal point is "fuzzy" he will use a series of progressively stronger lenses to sharpen the point of light right onto the retina. The strength of the last lens he uses is the prescription for your child's glasses. It's not as simple as that when your doctor actually does it, though, because he or she has to account for the child's age when correcting the refractive error.

We recommend a rounder shape to the lens, rather than one that is flat across the top. This encourages the child to look through the lenses rather than over them, even if the frame sits low on their little nose.

Anti-reflective coating is a treatment baked into the lenses. We recommend it for children because of how it gives clearer sharper vision, and also because it is proven to reduce eye strain. Kids benefit a lot from anti-reflective coatings while they're in school, doing homework, or using electronics.

Because a child's visual system is growing and developing, especially during the first 5-6 years of life, glasses may play an important role in ensuring normal development of vision. The main reasons a child may need glasses are: To provide better vision, so that a child may function better in his/her environment.

Healthcare providers who specialize in children's eye care say kids usually become nearsighted or farsighted between ages 6 and 12. Farsightedness may be diagnosed even earlier, sometimes in infancy. Even infants can wear glasses if they need help to see well.

In terms of safety, yes, it is safe for kids to use blue-light-filtering glasses. But do they need to? Before you start shopping, keep in mind that blue-light-filtering glasses don't decrease eye strain or correct for symptoms of too much screen time.

We’ll need this info:

• The frame name, color, and size, you’d like to order
• An up-to-date copy of your child’s prescription. (If we already have it on file, great! If not, make sure to locate it.)
• Your child’s PD (pupillary distance)

Our kids’ frames come with polycarbonate lenses, which are recommended for customers 16 and under. These are the most impact-resistant lenses we offer, and they’re safest for minors. They also include anti-reflective coatings and scratch-resistant treatments, and our prescription lenses are covered under our six-month, no-scratch guarantee.

You can also add blue-light-filtering lenses to any pair of prescription or non-prescription kids’ glasses.

All of our glasses for kids are scaled-down versions of existing adult-sized shapes. We dubbed them Jr. Jr., and they suit kids 4—8. (You’ll see every style right here, on this page.) Older kids may find a better fit with our extra narrow or narrow adult frames.

Kids love to dress up as their favorite superheroes and entertainment icons so incorporating a fun theme into the eyewear experience is a great idea to help them get on board. Start small by suggesting they wear their pair for a short time at first, then slowly increase how long they spend in them – soon wearing their specs will become second nature. Letting them pick their pair is also a wise move and with so many fun frames available, they’re sure to find their favorite frame! Depending on their age, it can also be motivating to see parents or other people they look up to, in cool glasses, so your odds of your kids wearing their glasses are higher if they see how cool YOU look in them on a daily basis!

How about right here on this very site? Yep. There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to kids’ eyeglasses from different colors and materials, to a range of shapes and sizes. Our kids’ eyeglasses are for juniors, tweens, girls, and boys, and don’t fret if you’re second guessing your little one’s size — our 14-Day Fit & Style Guarantee means it’s easy to return your pair, hassle-free! Have a look around and see what suits them. Also, get a sweet welcome discount if it’s your first time buying from us by signing up for a free account at the top of your screen.

That depends. After all, everyone’s eyesight’s different. The reason your child has been given a prescription is to improve their vision and the fact that kids’ eyes are always developing means there’s a good chance it’ll get better with age. The best thing to do is follow your eye doctor’s orders and suggestions and ensure they wear the recommended eyewear when needed. For more information about your child’s eyesight, ask your eye doctor or find one near you.

Most kids will be self-conscious when it comes to their first pair of eyewear and understandably so. That’s why it’s a good idea to involve them in the process of picking a pair that suits them. It could be a certain color they go for or maybe they’ll ask about a similar style to yours. The best way to go about it is to make sure they’re happy with the look and feel of their frames, as once that’s settled on, the lenses will take care of the rest!

Kids’ eyeglasses should be slightly wider than their face for a snug fit, leaving about a finger’s width between the temples and the side of their head. If the frame is too loose it could cause their glasses to fall off during play or keep slipping down their nose. The temples of their glasses should fit securely behind their ears but not so tight that they’ll cause discomfort. Their eyes should be centered in the lenses of their pair which you can achieve by finding out their pupillary distance (PD).