Even in winter, the sun is still shining brightly.
Although the sun is good, ultraviolet rays make people age. You may know that overexposure to ultraviolet rays can accelerate skin aging, but you may not know that overexposure to ultraviolet rays can also increase the risk of some eye diseases.
Pterygium is a pink, fleshy triangular tissue that grows on the cornea. It can seriously affect vision. It has been found that pterygium is more common in people who stay outdoors for a long time, such as fishermen, fishermen, surfing and skiing enthusiasts.
In addition, excessive ultraviolet exposure will also increase the risk of cataracts and eye cancer. Although the occurrence of these diseases is a long process, once they occur, they will seriously endanger eye health.
Many times, we choose to wear sunglasses because of the glare of the sun, but as an ophthalmologist, I hope to let everyone know: wearing sunglasses not only prevents us from feeling glare in the sun, but more importantly, it can reduce ultraviolet rays Damage to eyes.
Many of us adults have the habit of wearing sunglasses. Do children need to wear sunglasses? Some mothers may have seen well-known pediatricians tell them never to use children’s sunglasses, because even imported ones are unsafe. is this real?
The American Academy of Optometry (AOA) once said: Sunglasses are a necessity for people of any age, because children’s eyes have better permeability than adults, and ultraviolet rays reach the retina more easily, so sunglasses are very important for them.
So it’s not that children can’t wear sunglasses, but they need to wear them more than adults.
Soon after my own baby was born, I became very careful about protecting her eye health. When I usually take my children out, both adults and children must wear sunglasses at the same time. In addition to protecting the eyes, all kinds of “So cute!” “So cool!” praises are endless. The children are healthy and happy, so why not?
So how should you choose sunglasses for your children? We can refer to the following matters:
1. UV blocking rate
Choose glasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays for maximum UV protection. When buying children’s sunglasses, please choose a regular manufacturer and pay attention to whether the UV protection percentage on the instructions is 100%.
2. Lens color
The UV protection ability of sunglasses has nothing to do with the color of the lenses. As long as the lenses can block 100% of the sun’s UV rays, you can choose the lens color according to your child’s preference. However, current research shows that long-term exposure to high-energy visible light, also known as “blue light”, may also cause eye damage. Therefore, when choosing lens color, you can consider choosing amber or brass-colored lenses to block blue light. .
3. Lens size
Sunglasses with large lenses can not only protect the eyes, but also protect the eyelids and the skin around the eyes, so it is best to choose sunglasses with larger lenses.
4. Lens material and frame
Since children are lively and active, their sunglasses should meet sports standards, and safer resin lenses should be chosen instead of glass lenses. The frame should be flexible and bend easily to ensure that the glasses fit snugly on the face.
5.About elastic bands
Since it takes a while for little ones to get used to wearing sunglasses, the elastic helps keep the sunglasses snug on their faces and stops them from constantly taking them off out of curiosity. If possible, choose a frame with interchangeable temples and elastic straps so that when the baby outgrows the sunglasses and no longer pulls them down, the temples can be replaced.
6. Children with refractive problems
Children who wear glasses for nearsightedness or farsightedness can choose to wear color-changing lenses, which look like ordinary glasses indoors but will automatically darken in the sun to protect the children’s eyes.
In terms of style, for older children, it is best to let them choose the style they like, because children who parents like may not necessarily like it. Respecting their choices will make them more willing to wear sunglasses.
At the same time, we need to be reminded that the damage caused by sunlight to the eyes not only occurs on sunny days in spring and summer, but can also occur on cloudy days in autumn and winter, because sunlight can pass through haze and thin clouds, so whenever you are doing outdoor activities Just remember to wear UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
Finally, we also need to know that words are not as good as words and deeds. Parents wear sunglasses when they go out, which not only protects themselves, but also sets a good example for their children and guides them to develop the good habit of wearing sunglasses to protect their eyes. Therefore, when you take your children out in parent-child clothes, you can wear beautiful sunglasses together.
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Post time: Dec-09-2023