subject: Protect your Child's Eyes with Children's Sunglasses [print this page] Protect your Child's Eyes with Children's Sunglasses
Kids love to wear sunglasses just for pure fun. They also sometimes like to prove a point to their parents that they have grown up and are ready to wear sunglasses that their parents have been wearing. But usually their parents have bought the sunglasses simply for the purpose of protecting their kids' eyes for the ultra-violet rays of the sun. But parents need to be careful in selecting the type of sunglasses for their kids.
Children's sunglasses are available in many retail shops in the marketplace. There are sunglasses which are available based on age group. There are sunglasses for the children in the age group 2 to 4 and also sunglasses in the age group of 5 to 7.
There are a number of branded sunglasses that are available for be purchased. But generally branded sunglasses are costly and there are some alternate options that are available for parents. There are non- branded items that can be purchased from reputed retail outlets. These are economical when compared to branded glasses.
When parents are looking to buy these sunglasses for their kids, they need to look for certain safety marks on the sunglasses. They should look for the British label on the glasses and there should be a UV 400 label mentioned on the glasses. This indicates that the glasses are capable of protecting from ultra-violet rays. Parent also should consider that the sunglasses used must be capable of protecting the side of the eyes. One can also look for a statement that the sunglasses provide 100% ultra-violet protection.
If the eyes of the child are directly exposed to the rays of the sun light, it might harm their eyes in certain cases, particularly in those kids who have a vitamin D deficiency. One of the main factors to consider for protecting the child from the direct exposure to the sun light is the age of the child. Young children are more susceptible to harmful ultra-violet rays from the sun.
When buying children sunglasses, one should fully read the statements written on the glasses. The statements should not merely state that the glasses will block ultra-violet rays. Statement should include that the glass is UV 400 compliant and states that that it 100% blocks ultra-violet rays. Only in this way can you be sure that the sunglasses will adequately protect your child's eyes.
