Practical notes for parents on children’s glasses and eye health: spotting the signs, choosing frames, and getting little ones to actually wear them.
Looking after children’s glasses
Simple habits that keep lenses clear and frames in one piece a little longer.
Lens options for kids: what actually matters
Impact resistance first, then coatings. A quick guide to the choices at the optician.
Outdoor time, screens and children’s eyes
What the research generally suggests about daylight, close-up work and short-sightedness.
Getting a young child to keep their glasses on
A few patient weeks usually turn “I don’t want them” into “where are my glasses?”
Choosing frames kids will actually wear
The best frame is the one that stays on their face. Fit matters more than fashion.
Signs your child might need glasses
Children rarely say “I can’t see well.” Here are the everyday clues worth noticing.