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Choose the right spectacles for your kid
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EYEWEAR Ensure that glasses stay in place
Whether they are full or part-time eyeglass wearers, most kids get teased about their spectacles, especially if it is the first time they are wearing them. One way to help them is to allow them choose a colourful frame from a product range, designed specially for kids.
Children’s frames are made of either plastic or metal. Hypoallergenic materials are available as well.
One of the toughest parts about choosing suitable frames for kids is that their noses are not fully developed, so they don’t have a bridge to prevent plastic frames from sliding down. Metal frames are usually made with adjustable nose pads, so they fit everyone’s bridge. Each frame must be evaluated individually to make sure it fits the bridge. If there are any gaps between the bridge of the frame and the bridge of the nose, the weight of the lenses will cause the glasses to slide, no matter how well the frame seems to fit before the lenses are made. Temples that wrap all the way around the back of the ear are helpful in making sure that the glasses don’t slide down or drop off a child’s face completely. These are referred to as cable temples. For glasses that go on and off frequently, it is better to have regular, or “skull,” temples that go straight back and then curve gently around the back of the ear.
Spring hinges allow the temples to flex outward, away from the frames, without causing any damage. Though a bit expensive, they can be a worthwhile investment on children’s eyewear. They can help prevent costly repairs.
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