{"id":1317,"date":"2020-05-03T13:19:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T13:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=1317"},"modified":"2021-08-10T12:39:15","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:39:15","slug":"do-children-need-sunglasses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/glasses-for-children\/do-children-need-sunglasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Children Need Sunglasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>We all appreciate the need to protect our skin and eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation\u2014 this is even more important for children!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your child\u2019s over exposure to UV rays is a major cause for concern;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UV radiation can cause serious eye damage!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Up to 80% of a person\u2019s lifetime exposure to UV radiation is reached before age 18!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Only 5% of adults report that their child \u201calways\u201d wears sunglasses when outside!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Which type of UV light is harmful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There are three different kinds of UV radiation: UVA, UVB and UVC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UVA<\/strong> rays are not absorbed by the Earth\u2019s atmosphere and therefore pose the greatest risk to our ocular health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UVB<\/strong> rays are <i>partially <\/i>absorbed by the Earth\u2019s atmosphere, and also pose a great threat to our ocular health. Overexposure to UVB rays can cause sunburns of the skin and eyes, as well as other ocular conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Since our eyes are exposed to both UVA and UVB radiation, protection against these harmful rays is absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UVC<\/strong> rays are completely absorbed by the Earth\u2019s atmosphere and therefore do not pose any risk to our ocular health.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why is UV light harmful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Overexposure to UVB radiation over a short period of time such as a day at the beach, can cause photokeratitis, or &#8216;sunburn of the eye&#8217;. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This type of sunburn can cause temporary, but painful symptoms such as red eyes, light sensitivity, a feeling of something in the eye, and excessive tearing. Aside from the temporary pain and discomfort, photokeratitis generally does not cause any long term ocular damage.<\/p>\n<p>However, an accumulation of UV exposure over the span of many years can cause severe ocular diseases such as cataracts or macular degeneration, and threaten partial or total loss of vision.<\/p>\n<p>UVA and UVB radiation pose a great ocular health risk because the radiation is actually absorbed by the eye\u2014UVB rays are generally absorbed by the cornea and lens, causing damage to these tissues, while \u00a0 UVA rays penetrate deeper into the eye, causing retinal damage.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why are children <\/b><b><i>extra <\/i><\/b><b>sensitive to UV exposure?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The lens inside the eye is our natural defense barrier against UV light, filtering out the harmful rays. Unlike an adult\u2019s eye, a child\u2019s eye is still maturing\u2014 consequently, their \u201cfilter\u201d is not as effective.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is essential for children to wear sunglasses from a young age\u2014 they spend <i>hours <\/i>outdoors in the sun! Parents can encourage children to wear sunglasses by allowing them to choose a pair that is both comfortable and stylish.<\/p>\n<p>The color and tint density of the lens generally doesn\u2019t impact the quality of protection. However, keep in mind that when choosing a pair of shades, it is important to ask an optician if the lenses have been approved by the FDA for safety and UV protection.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it is generally beneficial to purchase polycarbonate sunglasses\u00a0 for lightweight, impact resistant, and comfortable wear.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect your child has an eye condition,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a>\u00a0near you who can diagnose and treat the condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/glasses-for-children\/what-are-bifocal-glasses\/\">Why Does My Child Need Bifocals?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor for children near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Sunglasses are only necessary when it\u2019s sunny, right?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although many people think that sunglasses are only needed when the weather is sunny, eye doctors say otherwise!<\/p>\n<p>UV rays reflect off of many surfaces such as snow, water, sand, and even buildings! Snow actually reflects up to 94 percent of UVB rays, compared to water which reflects up to 8 percent. Reflected UV light is just as harmful as direct UV exposure\u2014 responsible for <i>50 percent<\/i> of the UV radiation we are exposed to!<\/p>\n<p>Many people are also unaware that sunglasses are necessary even when there is an overcast. According to research, on days when high clouds are present, the UV index is just as high as when the sky is clear!<\/p>\n<p>However, it is safe to go out without sunglasses when the weather is rainy, foggy, or there is a presence of low clouds, as UV radiation is greatly reduced in those conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Since UV exposure is at its highest between 2pm and 4pm\u2014when 39.8 percent of us are outdoors &#8211; sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection are the optimal choice of protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Are all sunglasses with UV protection created equal?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not all sunglasses filter 100 percent of UV radiation. If you are uncertain how much protection your sunglasses provide, ask your eye doctor \u2014 they may have special instruments that can measure the UV filter on your lenses.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the larger the frame, the more protection you will receive. Larger lenses, or a tighter, wrap-around frame will offer protection for the delicate skin around your eyes as well.<\/p>\n<p>If your child is outdoors on a regular basis, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, specifically on sunny days, can further reduce their UV exposure by up to 50 percent!<\/p>\n<h2><b>Do photochromic lenses protect from sunlight?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your child wears glasses full-time, you may be wondering what you can do, as an additional pair of sunglasses is just not an option!<\/p>\n<p>If your child needs full time vision correction, photochromic lenses are a great solution. Eyeglasses with photochromic lenses, also called transition lenses, eliminate the need for sunglasses.<\/p>\n<p>Photochromic lenses automatically change from clear lenses to darkened lenses in the presence of sunlight. These lenses come in many different lens materials and colors, and block 100 percent of the sun\u2019s UV rays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most optometrists can recommend sunglasses and photochromic glasses in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Let your child lead you to the frames they love best \u2014this will ensure that they wear them regularly! Also, since UV light exposure can truly lead to harmful effects, set a good example for your child\u2014 wear your sunglasses whenever you go outside!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/\">Guide to Children\u2019s Eye Exams<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a>\u00a0with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam, and to discuss any questions you may have about treating your child\u2019s eye condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all appreciate the need to protect our skin and eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation\u2014 this is even more important for children! 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