The complete assistance to getting glasses for your kid

You may wish as a parent that your child has adorable eyes that can see well, but this is not always the case; however you could get many resources that help you to get the right prescription lens and frames for your kid. As such most kids are readily adaptable and get used to his/her specs in no time.  

Here’s a complete assistance to get the right specs for your toddler:

Your toddler will easily accept the specs as he/she is always eager to learn from one’s senses. He/she will appreciate if you tell one that with her/his spectacles one could see clearly the fuzzy tail of the squirrel instead of the blurry squirrel in the tree. Point out to your toddler the various people close to him/her that wear spectacles like her dad.  He/she will probably welcome the chance to look (and see) like a big girl. Keep an upbeat attitude about her spectacles for her/him to do so.

Next you need to know how to get a prescription for the specs. Your kid may be too young to read an eye chart, but his/her vision could easily be tested by a Lea test and retinoscope. The chart for the Leas test is similar to an eye chart, but instead has symbols like a circle, a square, an apple, and a house that even young kids can identify. In retinoscopy, a shining light is projected at the toddler’s eye and the right prescription is determined by observation of reflections that a series of lenses produce.

It is best in your interest and the interest of your toddler to chat with him/her before an appointment to ensure that nothing except the drops hurt. However be ready for some skittishness or tears as your tiny tot may be scared in a dark room with a stranger close to his/her face.

Next ensure you get the right glasses for your toddler; your pediatrician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist would recommend a store that specializes in glasses for toddlers, where the optician will make sure your sweetie’s specs don’t pinch her nose or wobble.

Make sure that the lenses suit the active and accident prone life of your toddler. Choose lenses preferably of plastic or polycarbonate that last; it would be best to invest on lenses that are strong, shatterproof and lightweight plastic. Also make sure the lenses have a protective coating that protects it from scratches.

With all the running, jumping and falling of your toddler ensure the frame fits really well and stays put and intact. Some specs make use of elastic straps instead of earpieces to minimize breaking, while other frames are made with flexible hinges that stand a lot of wear and tear. Aka cable temples that curl around toddler’s ears could replace ear pieces for extra security and comfort. 

    Your tiny tot would be very happy if given the choice of the frame and how they look; there are frames of various colors and shapes. Perhaps he/she could choose the frame color, shape of lens and the glass case one loves.  

Lastly your toddler needs to get used to the glasses; it is a great challenge to make your toddler wear the glasses and for the period required. It pays to be patient and persistent; throwing your weight about does not work, just put those specs back on your adorable’s nose with a gentle reminder that wearing her glasses helps her/him  see better.

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