Why Buy Your Child A Pair Of Prescription Sports Glasses?
If your child wears prescription glasses and they play a lot of sports, then you should consider buying them a pair of sports glasses. How are these glasses different? What are the benefits of buying a pair?
What Are Prescription Sports Glasses?
Prescription sports glasses aren't meant for everyday wear. You wear these glasses when you play sports. They contain prescription lenses just like regular glasses. However, their design is different.
Typically, sports glasses are made from more flexible materials such as polycarbonates rather than regular plastic or metal. They tend to be made in one piece so that they don't contain any hinges or screws.
They also usually have larger eye openings than regular frames. They have scratch-resistant lenses which often have special coatings to deflect UV rays and reduce glare.
While some sports glasses fit over the ears, many come with a goggle-like strap. The strap goes around the head and gives the glasses extra support so that they are less likely to fall off.
What Are the Advantages of Wearing Prescription Sports Glasses?
If your child needs prescription glasses to see clearly, then they will have to wear a pair when they play sports. While they can wear their everyday glasses, these frames have some downsides in more active situations.
For example, your child might find it hard to completely focus on playing sports. If they have to worry about keeping their glasses on their head or are anxious about breaking their frames, then they'll lose concentration.
The fact is, your child is more likely to break regular frames during physical activity. The glasses might fall off when they run. Hard and rigid frames which contain screws and hinges are more likely to break if they play impact sports.
So, you might have to replace your child's glasses more often than you should. They'll have to wait for new glasses to be made and you could end up with additional costs even if your medical insurance covers your child's eyewear.
Plus, broken glasses can be hazardous. If the lenses in your child's glasses break, then they could end up with a serious injury if a sharp piece of plastic or glass hits their eyes or face.
Sports glasses are more robust. Their one-piece frames flex more, so they are less likely to break. Your child is less likely to get hurt by a broken frame or lens.
Plus, the coatings on these glasses protect your child's eyes from the sun's rays and glare. Their straps make them easy to wear and keep in place. Your child will forget that they are wearing glasses and can focus on enjoying themselves.
For more advice and to see some children's eyeglass frames that are suitable for sportswear, contact a local optometry service such as Blue Ridge Optical