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The Vision Council says parents should guide their children's eyewear choices
based on their vision needs and active lifestyles, with careful consideration of
the various lens and frame options available on the market.
“When it comes to frames, carefully evaluate what will feel best on your
child's face and the types of activities they participate in to ensuring maximum
safety and comfort, and of course, optimized vision,” said Vision Council's Jessica
Lutz. “Lots of frame companies take adult trends and translate them to children's
eyewear, giving way to lots of fashionable frame options for little ones.”
Depending on the reasoning for your child wearing glasses, there are a variety of
lenses with specific purposes to choose from. But if the frames don’t feel good
on their faces, children are less inclined to make wearing them a habit.
And regardless of a child's age or if they need a prescription, all children
should get in the habit of wearing sunglasses or other UV-protective eyewear
every time they go outside.
Optical Prism caught up with brands like Marchon, Alternative Eyewear/
Plan B, Ogi, WestGroupe and Marcolin to see what they're offering parents
for their children's eyewear needs.
Tony Hawk THK-12 by WestGroupe.
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