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Tips for Selecting Children’s Glasses

Karen Griffith

There are many frame styles available to children, and it is much more acceptable to wear glasses than when I got my first pair decades ago. In fact it can be cool. Have you seen glasses for sale without a prescription?
Here are some tips when selecting glasses for kids.

  1. Frame – The frame should fit the face. The bridge is the part of the glasses that connects both the eye rims over the nose. Because most children do not have a fully developed or prominent nose, this area must be build-up or have nosepads to fit properly. The other frame feature that needs to fit is the temple. this is the part of the glasses that connects the front of the frame and fits over the ears.  Proper sizing of the bridge and temples keep the glasses properly positioned on the face.
  2. Lenses – Polycarbonate lenses are generally the best for children. Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant, lighter in weight and have ultraviolet protection. If the prescription is for hyperopia (far-sightedness), an aspheric lens design will flatten out the lens and reduce magnification.
  3. Metal Sensitivity – Some children are sensitive to nickel. Fortunately there are alternative other frame materials such as titanium, stainless steel and plastic.
  4. Spring Hinges – Spring hinges provide flexibility and durability. This allows the temples to flex outward, away from the frame without causing any damage to the face or glasses.
  5. Appearance – It is very important that the child likes the glasses. Children’s frames come in many colors and styles. Make sure your child is happy with how the frame feels and looks.
  6. Eyeglass Case – When the glasses aren’t on the face, they should be in the case. Make sure your child’s eyewear includes a hard case to protect the glasses when carried in a backpack or put into a desk.
  7. Care and Cleaning – Parents need to show children how to maintain and clean their eyewear. the frame and lenses should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth using mild soap and water. Do not use paper products such as tissue. Don’t hesitate to come by the office if the frames needed adjusting, repair or just a little more cleaning.

3-D Movies

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Binocular Vision Problems
Not everyone enjoys 3-D movies. Some viewers do not see the three dimensional effect and others may experience headaches, blurred vision and dizziness. These symptoms are common side effects for a person with binocular vision difficulties.

The 3-D effect is created by placing one image on one eye and another image is placed on the other eye. The polarized glasses are required to keep the images separate. People with binocular vision problems will not perceive the illusion of 3-D, and some will experience a “visual hangover.”

Several different visual problems could be the cause of the problem:
• Amblyopia or lazy eye. This occurs when one eye does not see as well as the other.
• Strabismus or crossed eyes. One eye does not line up in the same direction of the other eye.
• Convergence Insufficiency. The eyes are unable to turn inward simultaneously to fix a target at the same distance.

Some of the above problems can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, patch therapy and vision training.

Vision Test Should be the First Exam Students take this Year

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To give your child a head start to a successful school year, educate yourself on the relationship of healthy eyesight and classroom performance.

Since 80% of a child’s learning is visual, a child’s ability to clearly see the blackboard and words on the page is critical. Many children do not know they have a problem because they think how they see is how everyone else sees. Unfortunately, some students who are labeled as having a learning disability or behavioral problems may simply have a vision impairment.

One in four school-age children have some form of vision problem. A child should not need to start failing in school before we realize there is a problem. Put “eye examination” on your back to school list.