Glasses are an important part Special Cases of your child’s eye care. Selecting They can do a number of For children who need bifocals, the bifocal lines should go through the middle of your things including: child’s pupil. Children’s • Help your child see better Glasses • Help keep your child’s eyes straight What Every Parent Should Know • Help your child develop normal vision • Treat abnormal vision in one or both eyes

Your child should wear his/her glasses during the following activities:

______All the time ______At school ______While reading For infants or small children, plastic frames ______For distance with bands around the head are available Compliments of your Ophthalmologist for a safe and secure fit. This guide will help you understand how to choose and care for your child’s glasses. Choosing an Optical Shop

Use an optical shop that works with kids often. These shops will have a better selection of children’s frames and be more experienced at fitting glasses for children.

Children are very active and will need their glasses adjusted often, so choose Too small Good fit an optical shop in a convenient location for you. Temple too short Proper fit of temple

Helpful hints Picking Lenses • It is normal to take 1-2 weeks Polycarbonate (shatter proof) lenses for your child to get used to the may be recommended by your eye doctor to protect your child’s eyes. glasses. If you are concerned, This type of lens also has built-in UV contact your local eye doctor so protection to block harmful rays from they can make sure the glasses the sun. Too big Good fit were made correctly. • Teach your child to put their Polycarbonate lenses can be cleaned glasses in their case when they are with warm, soapy water or special Frames should not touch the cheeks or not wearing them. glasses cleaner available at your optical eye lashes. shop. • Encourage your child to look through the glasses, not over Eyes should look centered when looking straight at the child. them. Choosing a Frame • Do not place the glasses face The frame should be adjusted to fit your down, as this may scratch the To provide clear, comfortable vision, child. Both the earpieces and the nose lenses. glasses frames must fit your child well. pads can be adjusted. • For active children, straps are The size of the frames must fit your Do not try to adjust the frames yourself, available to help prevent the child’s face. as this can break them. glasses from falling off.

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