Kids' eyes need protection from UV rays. But is a wide-brimmed hat good enough? How do you choose the right sunglasses? And how do you get your kids to keep them on? An optician and mom of two explains. sunglasses kidssunglasses sunsafety
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Not only does it block the most UV, but it keeps out sand and debris. The frame should be close-fitting and flexible—look for spring hinges that extend beyond 90 degrees, so they’re less likely to break. Kids tend to be rough with their glasses."If your child wears prescription glasses, you can get them a second pair with tinted polycarbonate lenses, or you can get photochromic lenses that change from light to dark to avoid having two pairs to keep track of.
"Also, with cheap sunglasses, the lenses aren’t optometry grade—they might be too thin, or distorted, and your child might not want to wear them because their vision is affected. If you go to the dollar store, you might find glasses imported from who knows where, and they might contain lead in the frame or hinges.""It’s important for family members to lead by example.
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