CHILDREN AND SUNGLASSES

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Getting sunglasses for your children isn't just a fashion statement - it is a necessary protection against harmful retina-damaging radiation.

The lens of the child’s eye transmits about 70% more UV than the adult eye, putting their retina at greater risk
Half of the lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first twenty years of life. Children are outdoors much more than adults
Because children are little, they spend much more time looking up toward the sun than adults
Children have generally not learned about the risk of sun exposure, while adults have
When a child’s eye gets sunburned, unless it is severe, they will not feel the pain as they do with the skin. The warning signs are not so apparent
The long-term effects of sunburned eyes are cumulative and not completely reversible. The cataract, and macular degeneration of older age likely begin with childhood UV and blue light exposure
Hats only protect from above, not below, where reflected UV from water, sand or concrete can do a lot of damage
Children can be taught the importance of wearing sunglasses, just the same as wearing a seat belt or sunscreen for their skin
With ozone depletion occurring as much as 12% per year in certain parts of the world, our children are at greater risk of UV than we were growing up. We must protect our children’s eyes more than we protected our own
With newly designed sunglasses for children, that are soft, durable and affordable, and offer 100% UV and blue light protection, there is no longer any excuse for not buying your child sunglasses or for them wearing them

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