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‘Kids’

Finding the right product for what teenagers need nowadays is a difficult task. The new tendencies are susceptible to constant change and teenagers are more volatile than ever. The fashion and eyewear industries have to keep up with the trends teenagers are imposing. The challenge is not only to give teenagers cool designs, but also to offer them the highest quality frames possible. Brands such Nike, Adidas, Quicksilver and Body Glove have made exceptional efforts provide teenagers the quality they need through unique designs, and this is true innovation. An example of this is the following. Body Glove under a licensing agreement with FGX International presented the Body Glove Youth Collection. This collection is directed at boys with ages ranging from 8 to 14. 22 frames encompass the array of options available to teenagers, featuring colors such as navy, brown and Tortoise. The frames are made of acetate and metal. Yet, the most peculiar accents of this collection are the small details, such as graffiti impressions as playful interior temple treatments. The overall look of the frames is rectangular and they offer adjustable nose pads and spring hinges. Probably of the most recognize youth brands around the glove are Quicksilver and Roxy. Under a licensing agreement with A&A Optics, Quicksilver and Roxy have launch their ophthalmic collections. Staying loyal to the board-riding culture, the line features nine Quiksilver frames with innovative designs, vintage shapes, with sporty/casual looks, and seven Roxy styles with creative variations on the well-known Roxy signature. Metal and acetate added to co-injected rubber temples guarantee the quality of these designs.

Youth can be defined in many ways - complex, dynamic and versatile are only a few of the ways. These many adjectives is one of the reasons the eyewear industry has a very strong challenge addressing this market. In fact, it is often a difficult experience for young people to begin using eyeglasses because of the connotations that eyeglasses have. Despite this, certain brands have managed to target users from ages ranging from 17 to 25, and they have been able to provide quality products that relate to the needs of youngsters. Brands like Wescan Optical and Optimate have met the challenge and are constantly bringing items that can provide confidence and ophthalmic performance to young users. As an example, recently optimate launched its NBA collection thinking of teens and young adults. Giving tribute to the Collection´s name, The NBA ophthalmic option features versatile and energetic styles in shades of pink, purple and light blue. The range of colors also offers variety, including options such as gold, gray, silver and black. Each frame can come in materials like zyl, metal and metal/zyl combinations. The NBA collection consists of 18 frame designs: divided into five men´s, six women´s and seven unisex. Overall the collection offers young users casual and alternative options. Additionally, Wescan Optical offers its Fysh UK urban eyewear collection. This version is inspired in the colors and spirit of the sea. The collection provides a vast range of colors and upscale designs for younger women looking for two-tone color mixes which focus on style and elegance. Fysh UK is a collection featuring modernity and sophistication translated into wearable fashions.

Successful children's eyewear makers are able to provide comfort and to allow children the luxury of durable products. This is a benefit because it ensures the continuity of their optical treatments. In this post we will consider Jonathan Cate Eyewear, and how this children's eyewear maker has managed to produce children's eyewear through a variety of models. Additionally, we will look at the case of Modo: Eco-Kids and how these sunglasses intend to become the next generation´s choice. Katykids is a children´s eyewear collection introduced by Jonathan Cate Eyewear. This is a vast collection line, which offers 12 plastic and 24 metal ophthalmic frames: 12 unisex, 12 boys´ and 12 girls´ styles. Jonathan Cate Eyewear presents on this line 4 Rxable sunglasses, and boys and girls have two models each, which they can enjoy in polarized or non-polarized options. Interestingly enough, each style of eyeglasses comes particularly designed to match and represent the characters of the children´s book The Adventures of Jimbob Jackfoot. This book is a Jonathan Cate Eyewear´s creation, and with it Jonathan Cate Eyewear intends to present a program for children centered on the main characters of this book. Each style of eyeglasses comes in at least 2 different colors. Modo Eyewear also offers different options for children, combining practical functional features with today´s fashion trends. The eco-Kids line from Modo Eyewear is a unique line of ophthalmic eyeglasses for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12. This line comes with 11 different styles, which are also non toxic and hypoallergenic. But perhaps the most attractive feature of this collection is its commitment with the environment. An UL Environmental Validation ensures consumers that the products are made of at least 95% recycled materials. Children have the possibility of following the trend of environmental awareness, while following ophthalmic procedures.

So you have visited the optician and discovered that your child needs to have eyeglasses to improve their vision. Kids Glasses do not come cheap and therefore you want choose the right pair first time in order to minimize any future costs. Your optician should be able to help you choose the right type of glasses for your child, but you can use this article to become a bit more informed in the process of purchasing sunglasses for them.

Your optician will first decide what type of vision impairment that your child has. They can either be near-sighted or far-sighted. This will dictate exactly when your child needs to be wearing glasses. Some may only need for reading, whilst others will have to wear them permanently. The next thing that your optician will inform you of is the strength of lens that is required, generally the poorer the eyesight, the stronger the lens. Stronger lenses are thick, and therefore will need a thinner frame in order to balance it out. Your glasses salesmen should be able to help with this.

The next stage is choosing the frames of your glasses. I really do suggest getting your child involved in this process. Your child will be the one wearing the glasses, and it is generally a big change for them. Allow them to choose something that they would be comfortable in wearing. Do set limits however, give them a budget to work with. I feel that this is the most important stage, a lot of children get bullied at school when they wear glasses and the child needs to feel as comfortable as possible in their glasses to stop them giving up. As mentioned before, if you have thicker lenses then I suggest going for thinner frames.

At the same point as choosing the frames you will need to work out whether you need plastic or metal frames. Generally plastic frames are better for a child as they are much more durable, and also cheaper to replace. You may be able to find some metal glasses with the same properties however, so take a look at those.

The next stage is making sure the glasses fit your child. Children’s glasses are specially made to stop the glasses sliding down your children’s nose, as the bridge hasn’t been fully developed yet. The only way to do this is by getting your child to try on the glasses and seeing whether they are a good fit or not.

One key tip I can give is do not get a children’s glasses which use a glass lens, these are prone to shattering and can seriously damage your children’s eyes if this happens. I suggest finding ones that are made of polycarbonate, they are very difficult to break and can also protect against UV rays, therefore doubling as sunglasses in some situations.

If you choose your Kids Eyeglasses correctly not only will you be saving yourself money in the long run, but you will also be helping your child feel much more comfortable in their glasses. It really isn’t easy having to adapt to wearing glasses and every little you can do to make this change easier will help, following the tips outlined above will be the best way to do this.