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‘Kids’

Successful children's eyewear makers are able to provide comfort and to allow children the luxury of durable products. This is a benefit because it ensures the continuity of their optical treatments. In this post we will consider Jonathan Cate Eyewear, and how this children's eyewear maker has managed to produce children's eyewear through a variety of models. Additionally, we will look at the case of Modo: Eco-Kids and how these sunglasses intend to become the next generation´s choice. Katykids is a children´s eyewear collection introduced by Jonathan Cate Eyewear. This is a vast collection line, which offers 12 plastic and 24 metal ophthalmic frames: 12 unisex, 12 boys´ and 12 girls´ styles. Jonathan Cate Eyewear presents on this line 4 Rxable sunglasses, and boys and girls have two models each, which they can enjoy in polarized or non-polarized options. Interestingly enough, each style of eyeglasses comes particularly designed to match and represent the characters of the children´s book The Adventures of Jimbob Jackfoot. This book is a Jonathan Cate Eyewear´s creation, and with it Jonathan Cate Eyewear intends to present a program for children centered on the main characters of this book. Each style of eyeglasses comes in at least 2 different colors. Modo Eyewear also offers different options for children, combining practical functional features with today´s fashion trends. The eco-Kids line from Modo Eyewear is a unique line of ophthalmic eyeglasses for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12. This line comes with 11 different styles, which are also non toxic and hypoallergenic. But perhaps the most attractive feature of this collection is its commitment with the environment. An UL Environmental Validation ensures consumers that the products are made of at least 95% recycled materials. Children have the possibility of following the trend of environmental awareness, while following ophthalmic procedures.

So you have visited the optician and discovered that your child needs to have eyeglasses to improve their vision. Kids Glasses do not come cheap and therefore you want choose the right pair first time in order to minimize any future costs. Your optician should be able to help you choose the right type of glasses for your child, but you can use this article to become a bit more informed in the process of purchasing sunglasses for them.

Your optician will first decide what type of vision impairment that your child has. They can either be near-sighted or far-sighted. This will dictate exactly when your child needs to be wearing glasses. Some may only need for reading, whilst others will have to wear them permanently. The next thing that your optician will inform you of is the strength of lens that is required, generally the poorer the eyesight, the stronger the lens. Stronger lenses are thick, and therefore will need a thinner frame in order to balance it out. Your glasses salesmen should be able to help with this.

The next stage is choosing the frames of your glasses. I really do suggest getting your child involved in this process. Your child will be the one wearing the glasses, and it is generally a big change for them. Allow them to choose something that they would be comfortable in wearing. Do set limits however, give them a budget to work with. I feel that this is the most important stage, a lot of children get bullied at school when they wear glasses and the child needs to feel as comfortable as possible in their glasses to stop them giving up. As mentioned before, if you have thicker lenses then I suggest going for thinner frames.

At the same point as choosing the frames you will need to work out whether you need plastic or metal frames. Generally plastic frames are better for a child as they are much more durable, and also cheaper to replace. You may be able to find some metal glasses with the same properties however, so take a look at those.

The next stage is making sure the glasses fit your child. Children’s glasses are specially made to stop the glasses sliding down your children’s nose, as the bridge hasn’t been fully developed yet. The only way to do this is by getting your child to try on the glasses and seeing whether they are a good fit or not.

One key tip I can give is do not get a children’s glasses which use a glass lens, these are prone to shattering and can seriously damage your children’s eyes if this happens. I suggest finding ones that are made of polycarbonate, they are very difficult to break and can also protect against UV rays, therefore doubling as sunglasses in some situations.

If you choose your Kids Eyeglasses correctly not only will you be saving yourself money in the long run, but you will also be helping your child feel much more comfortable in their glasses. It really isn’t easy having to adapt to wearing glasses and every little you can do to make this change easier will help, following the tips outlined above will be the best way to do this.