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But because kids spend so much time outdoors in direct sunlight, they need sun protection even more than adults.</p> <p>In fact, some experts say we get up to 80 percent of our lifetime exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation by the time we&#8217;re 18 years old.</p> <br /><p><h3 class="orangetext">Many Styles Available</h3></p> <p>You should have no trouble finding sunglasses your child will enjoy wearing. Children&#8217;s sunglasses are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes. And virtually any children&#8217;s frame can be transformed into sunglasses by adding prescription or non-prescription sun lenses.</p> <p>Metal frames are very popular for children&#8217;s sunglasses because of their durability. Wraparound styles like those worn by adults are also popular in scaled-down versions for kids. Because they fit closer to the face than traditional frame styles, wraparound sunglasses provide superior UV protection for not only for your child&#8217;s eyes, but for the delicate skin around their eyes as well.</p> <br /><p><h3 class="orangetext">Choose Lenses with 100% UV Protection</h3></p> <p>The most important thing when choosing children&#8217;s sunglasses is to make sure the lenses block 100% of the sun&#8217;s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The harmful effects of UV radiation are cumulative over our lifetime. By limiting your youngster&#8217;s exposure to UV rays during childhood, you may be decreasing their risk of <a href="conditions_Cataracts.htm">cataracts</a> and other eye problems when they become adults.</p> <p>Polycarbonate lenses are great for kids&#8217; sunglasses because they have 100% UV protection built-in, and they are lighter and much more impact-resistant than lenses made of other materials. And they can be tinted to nearly any shade. </p> <p>Photochromic polycarbonate lenses are a good choice for kids who need prescription eyewear. These lenses darken automatically when exposed to the sun&#8217;s UV rays, and then quickly return to a clear state indoors &#8211; so one pair of eyeglasses does the job of two! They also provide 100% UV protection. </p> <br /><p><h3 class="orangetext">Don't Forget the Accessories!</h3></p> <p>To protect your investment in your child&#8217;s sunglasses, purchase a durable, hard-shell carry case for them. Also, make sure your son or daughter knows how to clean and care for their eyewear. Getting sunglass cords (commonly called &#8220;retainers&#8221;) is also a good idea. These are attached to the temples of the frame so your child can remove their sunglasses and the eyewear will stay with them &#8211; hanging from their neck instead of getting misplaced.</p> <p>For more information on <a href="http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/kids.htm" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'allaboutvision.com');return false;">children&#8217;s sunglasses</a>, visit All About Vision&#174;.</p> <p><center><font size=1>Article &#169;2008 Access Media Group LLC.&#160; All rights reserved.&#160; Reproduction other than for one-time personal use is strictly prohibited.</font></center></p> <p>More on <a href="../articles.htm#sun">Sunglasses</a></p> <p>Read more <a href="../articles.htm">Eye Care Articles</a></p> </div> </td> <td valign="top" width="233" class="rightbg"> <div class="rightpad"> <div class="right_title"><a href="../appointment-scheduling.html">Appointment Scheduling</a> </div> <div class="right_title"><a href="../patient-forms.html">Patient Forms</a> </div> <div class="right_title"><a href="http://2020eyecarecenter.onlineopticalstore.com/main.aspx" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'onlineopticalstore.com');return false;">Order Sunglasses</a></div> <div class="right_title"><a href="http://www.reordercontacts.com/?efan=9000004189" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'reordercontacts.com');return false;">Order Contact Lenses</a> </div> <div class="right_title"><a href="../newsletter.html">Newsletter</a></div> <div class="right_title"><a href="../articles.htm">Articles</a></div> <div class="right_title"><a href="http://blog.2020eyecarecenter.com">Our Blog</a></div> <br /> <div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=214804201875942&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Chianas-EyeCare-Center/164768266918759" send="true" layout="button_count" width="" show_faces="false" action="recommend" font="arial"></fb:like> <br /><br /> <a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="none" data-via="ChianaEyeCare">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> </div> </td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <div class="contenttext"><center><a href="../appointment-scheduling.html">Schedule an Appointment</a></center></div></td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top" id="footer"> <div class="footpad"><a href="../privacy-notice.html">Privacy Notice</a> <br /> <br /> Copyright 2008. 20/20 Eye Care Center. 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