Safety-Focused Sunglasses for Youths

Buying safety-first sunglasses for your child is a priority during summer, with the sun’s rays as harmful as ever. The top five things to look for in sunglasses for a youth include:

UV protection- this is a must! Don’t buy any sunglasses that do not have a 100% UVA and UVB protection sticker or guarantee on the packaging

Form-fitting and sturdy- eyewear needs to fit the wearer’s face shape to maximize coverage and protection. The frames need to be strong enough to withstand your child’s wear and tear, which with some teens can be especially important.

Tinting- Sunglasses are unique from eyeglasses in that they offer a tinted protection from the sun’s harmful rays. There are various levels of tinting ranging from 70 to 97%. It depends on your environment what type of tinting you should buy, snowy areas, or areas with large expanses of light reflective surfaces require higher tinting to control reflective rays as well as downward rays. Deserts, beaches areas with lots of glass require higher tinting as well.

Comfort and fashion- if you want your child to keep their eyes protected, pay attention to their need to be hip. A quick online search can show you what’s in fashion this season.

Lens quality- don’t skimp when it comes to health. Cheap eyewear is usually manufactured from recycled or low-grade plastic. Ensure your children have the best quality lenses; poor quality lenses can result in eye diseases as well as discomfort and migraines.

Remember that sunglasses are not just fashion accessories or cute toys for children, they are important for prolonging your child’s health and instilling life-long habits of eye protection.