Vision problems in children should not be taken lightly. These have an impact on their quality of life, on their playing time and their academic development, among other consequences. For this reason, you should pay close attention to any indication that your child is not seeing clearly or sharply: if he squints or leans too close to read or watch television, trips often, or has recurring headaches, he probably needs eyeglasses.
In this sense, it is essential to periodically go to the ophthalmologist with the children to check their vision and determine the need for glasses. Once confirmed, it will be time to choose the most suitable design. In this decision, it is important to attend to the professional’s recommendations, even to the tastes of the child if he is old enough to manifest them. Next, we develop some criteria that you must take into account to find the most suitable model of glasses for your child.
In addition to fulfilling its function, being comfortable and safe, the design of the glasses must be attractive to the child, especially when they are of a certain age. If he doesn’t like the look, he probably doesn’t want to wear them or feels insecure doing so. Try modern, childish designs, with bright colors, or perhaps you prefer simple and discreet ones.
The most convenient thing is that a child’s glasses are made of a light material, so that they weigh little and are comfortable for him. If they are small, opt for silicone, while if they are a little older, you can lean towards acetate, metallic or titanium glasses. Of course, check that the material does not cause any allergic reaction. If they are very small, it is convenient that they are flexible and that the temples incorporate an elastic spring instead of a static screw, so that they can be easily removed and put on.
Both the bridge and the temples must fit snugly over the child’s nose and ears so as not to hurt or fall out. For the bridge, find glasses with an adjustable bridge, with good support on the nose. As for the temples, it is also convenient that they are adjustable or that they have soft silicone reinforcements to better hold the ears without hurting them. Another option is those glasses with a rubber band behind the head, ideal for babies or children who practice sports.
Of course, the glasses should be comfortable for you. Make sure they don’t hurt him, don’t squeeze his ears, nose, or cheeks, and don’t slip. You also have to make sure that the size of the frame and the lenses do not make you dizzy or worsen your peripheral vision. For summer, it is an excellent idea to look for prescription glasses that incorporate solar lenses that are coupled with a magnet, as well as prescription diving goggles.
