kids eyewear

The average pupillary distance (PD) for kids can vary depending on age. Here are some general guidelines:

Young kids (2-5 years old): 49 mm
Kids (6-9 years old): 56 mm
Older kids (10-13 years old): 60 mm
These are just average figures and individual PD measurements can vary. The most accurate way to determine a child’s PD is to book an appointment with an eye care professional. Find an eye care professional near you here

When ordering your kids glasses online, it’s crucial to have the correct PD measurement on hand to ensure proper vision correction.

Accurate PD measurements for kids glasses are essential for several reasons:
Clear Vision: When lenses are correctly aligned with your child’s eyes, PD minimizes distortion and blurry vision, ensuring clear sight for objects both near and far.
Reduced Eye Strain: Incorrectly measured PD can lead to eye strain, headaches and overall discomfort. Getting the correct PD measurements helps reduce these issues, promoting better eye health and comfort.
Comfortable Wear: Proper PD alignment contributes to the overall comfort of your little one’s glasses. Misaligned glasses can cause discomfort, frequently slip off the face and may frustrate your child. This is particularly important for kids who are highly active.
Optimal Performance: Ensuring the correct PD in your child’s glasses can significantly improve their academic performance and more. Sports-specific glasses with the correct PD offer enhanced vision and protection.
By regularly checking and ensuring PD measurements are accurate – ideally every year during routine eye exams – you’re giving your child the best visual clarity, comfort, and overall eye health.

You should check your child’s pupillary distance (PD) annually or as recommended by their eye doctor. Periodic PD measurement appointments are essential because as children grow, their PD changes, directly impacting their glasses’ fit and function. Ensuring an accurate yearly PD measurement helps in aligning their lenses correctly with their eyes, providing clear and comfortable vision.

Yes, there are glasses with special coatings designed specifically for kids. These coatings can greatly enhance both functionality and durability of your child’s glasses. Some of the commonly available special coatings for kids’ glasses include:

Anti-Reflective Coating: This helps to reduce glare from screens and harsh lighting, making it easier for children to see clearly and comfortably, especially during extensive screen time.

Blue-Light Blocking Coating: With the increased use of digital devices, blue-light blocking lenses can reduce eye strain and discomfort caused by blue light emitted by screens.

Anti-Smudge Coating: Ideal for active children whose glasses are perpetually stained, this coating makes lenses water and dirt repellent, so that they can stay clean longer. This treatment also keeps pesky fingerprints at bay, making for clear vision at all times.

Please also note that all our lenses include Scratch-Resistant Coating, which can help to protect lenses from everyday wear and tear, and UV Protection Coating, which is essential to protect your child’s eyes from harmful UV rays and potential long-term damage caused by sun exposure.

To ensure your child’s glasses fit properly, follow these steps:
1. Visit a Professional: Take your child to an optician who can accurately measure key parameters, including the pupillary distance (PD), which is crucial for proper lens alignment and overall comfort.
2. Check the Frame Size: Ensure the frame fits your child’s face. The glasses should sit comfortably on the bridge of the nose without sliding down, and the temples should extend to the ears without pressing too tightly.
3. Ensure Lens Alignment: The lenses should align with the center of your child’s pupils to minimize distortion and provide clear vision, which can be confirmed during the fitting session.
4. Choose Durable Materials: Opt for frames made of flexible yet durable materials that can withstand daily wear and tear. Polycarbonate lenses are highly recommended for kids as they are impact-resistant.
5. Stylish Choices: Selecting appealing styles, such as kids’ Versace glasses, can make your child more enthusiastic about wearing them regularly.
6. Regular Adjustments: Kids grow quickly, so make periodic trips to the optician for regular adjustments and set up an annual PD check to ensure sustained comfort and effectiveness of your little one’s glasses.

Kindly note that Glasses.com offers a free fitting and adjustment service. Show your Glasses.com receipt at any store to receive this service for the right fit.