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Like all parents between dental checkups, doctor’s exams, and everything else we do to keep our kids healthy, it’s easy to forget about our children’s vision. Did you know that according to the American Optometric Association, vision plays an important role in how well children perform in outdoor games and sports? Playing catch in the backyard or participating in team sports at school requires clear distance vision, good depth perception, wide field of vision and effective eye-hand coordination.
Working with Visionworks to share the news of their partnership with Little League and and their new line (check out some of the frames my son is sporting in the pics below) I have become aware of these and more important facts when it comes to my children’s eye health that are certainly worth sharing!
What Parents Need to Do Keep Their Children’s Eyes Healthy
An annual eye exam is one of the most important diagnostic and preventative measures you can take to protect your vision and health. (Did you know the American Optometric Association suggests two eye exams by age 5 and every year from 5-19) Some common signs your child may be having eye problems are:
- Squinting
- Holding books close to face when reading
- Eyes pointing in different directions
- Twisting or tilting of the head to favor one eye
- Complaints of headaches and dizziness
- Blurred or double vision
- Frequent blinking or rubbing of eyes
- Inability to judge distance properly (bumping into things)
- Poor school and athletic performance
- Children may be more susceptible to UV rays than adults and need protection.
Some important tips a parent should consider before you send your child out to play:
- UV rays are greatest when the sun is at its highest in the sky between 10 am and 4pm.
- Exposure is greatest from May through August in the United States.
- UV levels are greater in wide open spaces, especially when highly reflective surfaces are present, like snow and sand.
- The polarization of light occurs when light is reflected off of certain surfaces such as snow, cement and water. Polarized lenses reduce glare, provide 100% protection from harmful UV rays, increase visual acuity and decrease eye strain. Some important facts about polarized light protection are
- Children can benefit greatly from polarized lenses because they are frequently exposed to considerable sources of reflected glare and harmful UV rays during outdoor activities
- Getting into the routine of wearing protective sunglasses should begin at a young age and is encouraged as a life-long habit.
- Prescription sunglasses are available for children with corrective lenses to help protect their eyes. Trivex and Transitions lenses are also excellent choices.
The good news is that you and your little athlete can shop all the cool Nike Frames my son is sporting and check out the latest deals at Visionworks here.
In this pic above Jackson is sporting the NIKE 5538 (Black) $179.95 frames you can get at Visionworks Nike style permeates these kids’ frames with contemporary black and lime green color details throughout. The Nike swoosh adorns the temples, and spring hinges assure a comfortable fit.
In this pic above Jackson in sporting the NIKE 5509 (Blue) $179.95 frames you can get at Visionworks This Nike frame stands out with a translucent, blue front and stripped temples. Spring hinges make them fun and comfortable to wear all day long.
Three other cool frames pictured above include: NIKE 5538 (Grey) $179.95 These colorful frames have a translucent gray frame front paired with translucent, matte red temples for a look that really pops. Spring hinges allow for a more comfortable fit.
NIKE 5574 (Satin Black) $179.95 These sophisticated frames feature color blocked temples with dark and light gray, and a satin-finished, black metal frame for a classiclook. Spring hinges allow for greater comfort throughout the day.
NIKE 5532 (Black) $179.95 Boys will say WOW when they see this designer frame! It has a matte black, super-hero front, but the translucent temples make a statement in volt yellow. Interior tips have a pattern of dots that help keep this frame snug around the ears.
Bottom line: If your kids are active and outdoors a lot especially in the summer keep all these eye health issues in mind and remember Visionworks for all your eye care needs!
All those frames look really cool. It is great that they are offering stylish frames with the Nike swoosh.
As someone with keratoconus, eye health really is so important and doing everything you can to try and make sure your eyes are as well looked after as possible. Making sure you get regular eye checks and having the back of your eyes look at as well is a must.
It’s so important to get our kids’ eyes examined yearly and to always keep a lookout for the signs of vision issues. Thanks for sharing this great information.
These are some great tips. I may need to get my son in again to have his eyes checked.
As a glasses wearer at a young age, no one “cool” had glasses! At least now they have stylish frames for young kids. At age 14 I started wearing contacts because I needed them for sports.
We get my daughter and my glasses from Visionworks. We love their prices, selection and the staff is super friendly!
Keeping your kids’ eyes health you is so important. It’s good to know signs that your kid might have a vision problem.
My son refuses to wear his glasses. I think I could get him to wear these
Annual eye exams are so important. My daughter developed astigmatism in one of her eyes between her appointment last year and this year, so I am glad we were able to catch it and get her the right prescription early on.
He DOES look handsome in those glasses! I remember getting those basic eye exams when in school. They never seemed to weed out those who needed glasses. So, I’ve learned that an eye exam is always needed.
I remember a friend of mine needing glasses when she was around 8 years old. She had a shorter haircut which was cute but once she got her glasses, it made her look like an older actress and everyone teased her. It sure does make it hard for kids when they don’t have someone to look up to who also wears glasses. Glad it worked out for your little man!
I had no idea that Nike made eyeglass frames. That is so cool and they look awesome!
Eye care is definitely a priority especially these days because kids are more prone to astigmatism, with all the gadgets that they have. I think these are lovely frames that the kids will love!
My son wears prescription glasses. I will ask him if any of these frames interest him. He’s ready for a new pair because the ones he has right now no longer fits him. The prices of these frames may be a little steep but they are Nikes so that’s okay.