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Choosing baby sunglasses!

How are children's eyesight more sensitive to the sun than adults'? Why do we say that sunglasses are essential for children?

Children's eyes are more permeable than adult eyes. Until the age of twelve, the lens that allows you to see up close is not fully formed and therefore does not stop UV rays. It is therefore necessary to make sure to protect it with suitable sunglasses, until the child is at least twelve years old.

To protect the eyes of the very young , it is especially necessary to show common sense by protecting his head from the sun with a hat...

From the moment the child is seated, around 6-8 months, we can start making him wear sunglasses.

Sunglasses: which glasses for the little ones?

Which lenses are recommended for children's sunglasses?

For children's sunglasses, maximum safety should be preferred . It is best to choose lenses capable of filtering UV rays effectively. It is therefore very important to ensure that the CE mark is present on the pair of sunglasses chosen.

It is a guarantee of quality and above all safety because the CE glass (European protection standard) absorbs all light.

The protection index must also be stamped on the glass at the time of purchase. This index is always between 0 and 4. For children's glasses, an index of 4 is preferable. This category of lenses provides so-called glacier protection. It only lets through 15% of the light. It is a real comfort for the eyes of the little ones.

Sunglasses: which frame for a child?

Does the choice of frame matter?

For a child, the watchword is above all comfort! Between 0 and 5 years old, don't hesitate to choose a plastic frame, which has the advantage of not breaking or deforming. The absence of nose pads will prevent the child from injuring himself in the event of a fall.

Before the age of 2, the child has no nasal bridge. The pair of sunglasses must therefore have a particular geometry at the nose or be equipped with a silicone "nose".

Finally, the frame must perfectly fit the eyebrow to prevent the little one from look over his glasses. Do not hesitate to also favor round shapes, without angles which better cover the visual field. Finally, the cord is always useful so as not to lose his pretty sunglasses.

As a general rule, sunglasses must absolutely be adapted to the face of each child . This is where the optician comes into play. It guides the parents and the child to choose those which will be the most adapted to him. And since the child must above all take pleasure in wearing and handling them, they must be chosen with him and favor the colors he likes.

Sunglasses:
Should the destination of the holiday be taken into account when buying?

Do you have to adapt your sunglasses according to your travel destination?

We are not exposed to the same radiation from the sun depending on our destination. If you leave for 2-3 days at sea or in the mountains, no need to invest. The usual pair of sunglasses will do! But be careful, its protection factor must still be 4.

If the trip is longer, it's time to invest because the reverberation of the sun can become dangerous. On the child's sunglasses, a polarizing film is then applied which fights against this reverberation. The little one will then be able to look at the sea, the sun or the snow without hurting his eyes.

Sunglasses: what about gadget glasses?

The fashion is for “gadget” sunglasses.

You have to be very careful with this kind of glasses. Many of them have clear spectacle lenses. They are absolutely to be banned. The most dangerous are degraded lenses, tinted at the top and clear at the bottom. Little girls find them "fun" but they are, in fact, dangerous. For what ? Quite simply because these glasses open the pupil which then becomes more sensitive to the flow of light. For more information and if in doubt, do not hesitate to seek advice from an optician or ophthalmologist.

General advice: we do not absolutely cannot wear so-called "gadget" glasses outside. They can be used as a disguise indoors, but that's it.

Sunglasses: the case of corrective glasses

What sunglasses can a child who already has corrective glasses wear?

There are two solutions for children wearing glasses. They can initially opt for photochromic lenses. These glasses darken when there is too much sun. They protect very well and have a sun protection factor of 3. However, they remain quite expensive and teachers do not necessarily appreciate them because they become dark during lessons, when the sun enters the classrooms.

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