Children’s eyes in the sun

UV rays from the sun can be harmful to your children’s eyes. By the time children turn 18, they will have absorbed 50% of all the UV light they will ever absorb in their lifetime. Sunglasses are the simplest and most effective way to prevent sun damage to your children’s eyes. All of our kids' sunglasses come with 100% UV protection.

UV protection

Children’s eyes are more vulnerable to damage from UV rays as they spend more time outdoors than adults do. Children’s eyes are also still developing, so they have a clearer lens which allows more UV light to reach the retina.

Overexposure to UV rays can damage your children’s eyes, causing similar effects to sunburn. It can also cause issues in later life, like cataracts, a decrease in vision and macular degeneration. Even if it isn’t sunny, UV rays can also damage your children’s eyes in the snow and in overcast weather. You can find out more about problems for your children’s eyes.

The best way to protect your children’s eyes from UV rays is with a pair of children’s sunglasses. You can also bring your child in for a children’s eye test. Here, we can check their eyes for any issues and recommend anything we think could benefit their eyes.