Shopping for the fall return to school is hectic, to say the least. It can be easy to forget some of the most important items your kids need, even the ones in plain view. One such important purchase is your child’s prescription eyewear. Then, when confronted with buying back-to-school glasses, it can be hard to know which styles are on-trend. Clarity Vision Eye Care Centers in North Carolina and southeastern Virginia make buying glasses for kids easier, whether they are just starting school for the first time or heading off to college.

First and foremost, it is important to remember that a child’s eyesight affects their learning. Vision also plays a crucial role in socialization and self-esteem. This is why it is so important to update glasses for kids, starting with a current eye exam. Then, when buying prescription eyewear, do what you can to find a pair they will enjoy wearing. Following back-to-school glasses trends is one way to encourage your child’s consistent glasses wear.

Clarity Vision makes buying glasses for kids easier with our six convenient eye doctor locations. Our professionals will help you and your child find the perfect frames to suit individual style and according to the latest back-to-school glasses trends. These locations include:

• Smithfield, NC

• Apex, NC

• Williamston, NC

• Holly Springs, NC

• Clayton, NC

• Suffolk, VA 
   

What to Consider When Buying Back-to-School Glasses

When buying back-to-school glasses for your kids, there is more than style to consider. Sure, kids of all ages and adults want to look great when wearing their frames and lenses. But another important consideration is whether the glasses you choose will stand up to the school year’s activity. Can the frames and lenses survive your youngster’s sports, classes and other activities? Will they hold together when your child roughhouses when friends, siblings or the family pet?

Some of the most important aspects to examine when buying glasses for kids include:

Frames and Hinges
When looking for back-to-school glasses, it is very important to examine the frames and hinges. The hinges that connect the arms to the main frame are either standard or spring hinges.

Standard hinges are rigid. They can easily break apart if bent in the wrong direction, such as during rough play or when someone accidentally steps on the frame. But spring hinges provide greater flexibility and durability, particularly for kids. For very young children, you can also consider wraparound frames that do not have any hinges at all.

Lenses
Like the frames and hinges, lenses are an important part to consider when buying back-to-school glasses for kids. Polycarbonate lenses are much lighter than glass and provide greater durability, at the same time. You can also choose to have scratch-resistant coating applied to your child’s lenses to further protect them from wear and tear.

Individual Style
Kids are particularly sensitive to what others think of their personal style. This makes buying back-to-school glasses for kids more difficult than when buying your own. Your child needs to feel like they are choosing their frames, particularly in terms of style and color.

Although you may not personally prefer their ultimate choice, remember they are the one having to wear their prescription eyewear every day. They need to enjoy wearing them and should feel the frames suit their personal style. Getting your young person to wear their glasses will also be less of a struggle if they are invested in the style choice.
 

A Broad Selection of Back-to-School Glasses for Kids

Clarity Vision makes finding your child’s back-to-school glasses easy. Our caring optometrists and ophthalmologists provide on-site eye exams and other eye care services. Then, with your child’s new prescription, you can conveniently select new frames and lenses at the same location.

Clarity Vision offers a broad selection of the top brands and hottest styles for people of all ages. Our technicians can help our youngest patients and their parents find the perfect fit to suit each young person’s individual sense of style and vision needs. Schedule your child’s eye exam to find the perfect back-to-school glasses today.