Today it is possible to understand very early if our children have difficulties with their eyes. Even before preschool, it is possible to check that they do not suffer from astigmatism, myopia, or other problems, and intervene immediately with corrective lenses to reduce difficulties.
Even glasses manufacturers have adapted and developed models specifically made for boys and girls, to see better and lead a normal life.
But how do you check if children have visual difficulties and what are the most suitable glasses for them?
The checks to be done to verify children's vision
Vision prevention is very important, and today doctors can make early diagnoses even for preschool-aged children.
Some signs to pay attention to in order to understand if the child needs a check-up are:
- He/She has frequent headaches
- He/She closes one eye when watching television or reading a book
- He/She often rubs his/her eyes
- He/She is sensitive to light.
For older children, an exam should be done if:
- He/She skips sentences while reading;
- He/She does not see the writing on the board well;
- He/She struggles to read a book.
Once the exams are done and any vision problems are checked, it is necessary to proceed with the choice of the most suitable glasses.
The most suitable glasses for children
There are several glasses specifically designed for younger children available for sale, so they can lead a normal life without having to be careful with every activity.
It is important to carefully choose the materials for both the lenses and the frame.
Let's see together how to choose the most suitable ones.
The frame
For younger children, of preschool age, rubber glasses or durable plastic are usually recommended.
In particular, rubber glasses, also provided with a strap to keep them secure, allow the child to play safely and engage in activities with peers without fear of breaking or losing the glasses.
For the older children, who have started going to school, it is possible to choose acetate glasses, light and durable, which even when worn for long periods do not strain the eyes and allow them to run and play without fear.
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The lenses
Also to safeguard children's safety, the lenses must be shatterproof to withstand impacts.
In addition to this, it is advisable to equip them with anti-reflective treatments, UV protection for when they are outdoors, and a blue light filter because they are increasingly coming into contact with electronic devices like phones, tablets, and interactive whiteboards.
The measurements of glasses for children
When choosing glasses for children, it is essential to focus on comfort and lightness.
Compared to adults, children have a face with specific features and the glasses must respect this specificity.
For example, the bridge of the nose is usually lower than in adults, and it is necessary that the glasses follow the shape of children's faces.
Also regarding the size of the glasses, it is necessary to check that they cover the eye well and that the lens is useful even when the child looks down to read.
In general, let's remember that more than the design, we need to pay attention to comfort, since for the child it is much more important to see well and not have difficulties rather than "making a good impression." In general, this principle should also apply to adults, but we know that it is often hard to resist vanity.
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Useful tips
In addition to technical indications, in the case of children, great attention must also be paid to other details, and it is necessary to make this experience appropriate.
Glasses will likely accompany the child for their entire life, so it is essential that they experience the choice of their first glasses in the best way possible.
The child's involvement in choosing the glasses
Glasses should not be seen as an imposition, but as a shared choice to ensure that the child feels they are theirs and not an imposition from the parents.
Even the model of the glasses, as much as possible, should be chosen by the child so that they are even happier to wear them every day with pride.
Sometimes it happens, and we see it in our Mondelliani stores, that parents choose for the child based on their own personal tastes. This must be absolutely avoided.
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The freedom of children with glasses
Glasses should never be a limitation for children. They should be free to do exactly the same things as others, to run and play without limitations.
Thanks to modern construction techniques and the involvement of specialists in the design, the resistance has been greatly increased and lightweight, durable, and colorful models have been created that do not cause any discomfort to the child in everyday life.
Joy and imagination
To help children accept glasses, methods can also be used that make them play with their imagination. Saying that thanks to the glasses they will have supervision like superheroes, or that they will become wizards like Harry Potter, will help them wear the lenses with pride and see better.
If you need advice or a visit, you can turn to the Mondelliani stores. Together we will find the best glasses for your boy or girl!