Children's eyes need protection from UV rays. But is a wide-brimmed hat enough? How to choose the right sunglasses? How do you get your kids to stick with it? The following articles answer these questions for you.

Due to widespread awareness of the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) rays, most parents are wary of protecting their children's skin with sunscreen, hats, and clothing. But what's often left out is a good pair of sunglasses -- which can signal future vision problems.

Children are more vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can penetrate deep into the eyes and increase the incidence of problems such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and superficial eye diseases. It is very important that we protect their eyesight, especially since children spend a lot of time outdoors and their eyes are not yet fully developed. They need sunglasses that offer 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays, even on cloudy days – the rays penetrate clouds all year round.

Two and a half to three years old. It's physically hard to do when they're young, but it gets easier as they get older.

A wide-brimmed hat is a great idea, but it's no substitute for sunglasses. The sun will reflect off the sidewalk, sand, water or snow below, so it will still get into their eyes.

A little sunshine is good for all of us, but if kids play outside for a long time, it's too intense and their eyes need to be protected. Just like we protect our skin with sunscreen, we need glasses to protect our eyes.

The lens material should be polycarbonate, which is ideal for children: it's impact-resistant and lighter than standard lenses, and polycarbonate itself offers UV protection. Larger frames always offer the best protection, with slightly wider temples to keep ambient sunlight out. Not only does it block most UV rays, but it also blocks sand and debris. The frame should be snug and flexible -- look for spring hinges that extend beyond 90 degrees so they're less likely to break. It's often rude for kids to wear glasses.

If your child wears prescription glasses, you can give them a second pair of tinted polycarbonate lenses, or you can get photochromic lenses from light to dark to avoid the need to keep track of two pairs. They won't replace a good pair of sunglasses, but they're better than nothing. They do offer full UV protection, but the sunglasses tend to be larger, giving you more packages.

Yours could be anywhere from $70 to $140, with prescription lenses costing more. What you want to avoid are low-quality sunglasses, such as high-end sunglass frames. Many times, there is a label that says "blocks UV rays." Be wary of something like that -- avoid glasses that don't specify a UV blocking percentage. 

Also, with those cheap sunglasses, the lenses are not prescription grade - they may be too thin or distorted and your child may not want to wear them as their vision will be affected. If you go to the dollar store, you may find glasses imported from nowhere that may contain lead in their frames or hinges. They're not good quality, so you'll probably end up wearing several pairs. It is best to invest in a good-quality pair of glasses to ensure your child's eyes are protected.

It is important for family members to lead by example. Children are more likely to mimic the behavior of their parents wear sunglasses and a hat when they go out in the summer. Involve kids in choosing glasses so they're invested - they love the style, they helped choose it, and they're excited about it. You can also use the elastic to provide a snug fit so kids can play with their hands-free without the glasses falling out.

Encourage them to put the sunglasses back in the case when they take them off, and that the case should have a place - on their desk at school, on the console table when they get home, or in their room. If everything has a place, then things are less likely to get lost. You can also put a tag with your child's name inside the temple or on the box.

The above briefly introduces some tips for parents to choose sunglasses for their children. If you want to buy children's sunglasses, please contact us.

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