When you’re shopping for a child who needs glasses, you’ll need several pieces to get them started. You’ll have to go shopping for frames first, and then you’ll pick out lenses. You’ll also want at least one case for the glasses, if not two or three. If your child plays sports, you might need glasses covers or straps to keep them on when he or she plays. You can normally find all of these things right at the eye doctor’s office.
Shopping for glasses frames for a child can be challenging. You’ll probably want to invest a little extra money to get nice frames that will hold up to all the wear and tear a child can bring on them. The best frames for children are the flexible kind that can bend every which way without breaking. When you’re shopping for frames, ask the doctor for advice about which ones will stand up to rough handling.
There are lots of options for lenses out there today. Children may need glare reducing lenses that will help them see in strange or bright lighting. A scratch resistant coating can help lenses stay nicer for longer, as well. Ask about all the options. The goal is to get what you want from them without paying a fortune for extras that you don’t need.
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