Sunglasses for kids

Kids, especially the smaller ones, don't really have interest to pick sunglasses or how they look like. That's why kids sunglasses are picked by their parents. When kids get older they want to resemble the adults, mostly the teenagers. They want to have the newest and the most modern ones, they want to be „in“ and that are the factors that influence them when choosing kids sunglasses.

Because kids spend more time outside than adults and therefore are subjected to direct sun light, high quality sun glasses as well as UV-protection is very important.

Many experts incline to the theory that 80% of a lifetime UV rays exposure happens before the age of 18. Because sun light has an influence on developing cataract and other eye diseases, it's never too early to protect the eyes, especially children ones. Therefore choose kids sunglasses very responsibly and don't look only on the price.

If the kids sunglasses are fitted well on the face and they are of a good quality, the eye is perfectly protected from UV rays and there is no risk of developing any eye diseases caused by this radiation. In these days we can find even colorless prescription glasses which have 100% UV filter. So if you don't have the opportunity to buy your children prescription sunglasses, they can use at least the sheer ones and the eyes remain safe.

Design of kids sunglasses

Nowdays it is not a problem to choose modern and quality sunglasses even for the smallest ones. 

Our little ones prefer mostly the colorful, more round sunglasses with simple design and decorated with various motives (Barbie, Mickey Mouse, Harry Potter and other movie stars, different shapes such as harts etc.) which the children are particular about. 

When kids get older they start to put the emphasis on more modern and trendy sunglasses and also on the brand. That's why many companies started to manufacture child versions of models, which are meant for adults (Ray-Ban, J.F. Ray and other).

Where to buy kids sunglasses

If you want high quality sunglasses, visit the stores specialized on optics, where you should find guaranteed quality for all sunglasses and where the personal will help you with the choice. Lately, we can find stores which specialize only on kids eyeglasses where you will definitely have a wide range to choose from. We don't recommend to buy sunglasses for kids in a market, on the street, in the toy shop and other similar places.

To what should we pay attentions when buying sunglasses for kids

First of all it should be the quality of the lenses, which should be able to absorb 100% of UV rays. You can easily check the absorption of the chosen sun-glasses. Each store specialized in optics should have a device to measure the absorption of UV rays and so you will be sure. As a matter of fact, no store specialized in optics offers low-quality sunglasses with no UV filter, so when you buy the sunglasses there, you shouldn't worry.

The lenses should have also other features which are very hard to check on the spot so you will have to rely on guaranty from the seller. Buying glasses from certified brands, even though they are a bit more expensive will make you sure.

Another important thing is to make sure that the sunglasses fit the face perfectly, that they don't fall, don't pinch, simply that the child feels comfortable. Ideal is if they are made of a material that can be adjusted to the facial anatomy. Material also influences the rigidity of the glasses. It can be plastic or metal, the best would be if it was also antialergic. The most solid are titanium materials, which are used in children sunglasses very rarely, mainly because of the price.

Last, but not least, you should ask before buying the kids sunglasses is the guaranty and the maintenance. Mostly with smaller kids you will find out that the sunglasses are deformed in a few days and you will be visiting the optics store frequently to repair them. It is therefore important to be able to order spare parts of the chosen model and that the sunglasses are easy to repair. That way you will not have to buy new pair of sunglasses each time.