Children Safety Glasses

Our children are incredibly important to us, and so it is important that we protect them in any way that we can. Their eyesight is one of the most precious things they own, but it is so often neglected. The great thing is, it's one of the most inexpensive things we can protect for them, and there are a great range of affordable child safety glasses on today's market so there is no excuse not to safeguard the future of your child's eyesight.

Child Safety Glasses have advanced a huge amount over recent years. They are no longer chunky and unattractive, and you won't need to force them to wear them either. These days you can't tell the difference between ordinary glasses or sunglasses to those that are certified as safety glasses.

One of the reasons that children should be wearing safety glasses is that they are often a lot more naïve to the fact of how delicate their eyes really are. All children have tumbles and falls even whilst playing games around the home or garden.

Safety glasses are specifically designed to be able to withstand strong impact and also against harmful UVA and UVB rays. All safety glasses must pass a rigorous testing process and adhere to strict standards before being able to be sold as safety glasses. There are two main types of safety glasses: basic impact and high impact safety glasses. Basic impact safety glasses will usually be adequate for most children, as they are generally not exposed to highly hazardous situations or items. High impact safety glasses are generally used by construction workers, and those working with hazardous materials. However there is no harm in purchasing the maximum level of protection for your child.

Basic impact safety glasses are tested by dropping a 1 inch steel ball onto the lenses from a height of 10 ft. If the lenses do not crack, chip or break then they will be given a basic impact safety rating. Safety glasses with this rating will have a Z87 marked onto the lenses. High impact safety glasses must go through much more rigorous testing.

The majority of child safety glasses offer 99.9% UV protection, even those that have clear lenses. However there are a huge range of different lens options to choose from, including polarized, tinted and mirrored. Polarized safety lenses are great for children as they will minimize irritation to the eyes when they are outdoors, and they also eliminate glare.

Child safety glasses are very similar to adult safety glasses except that they are specifically designed to fit the face shape of children. They also come in designs that will be more appealing to children such as bright colors and patterns. It is advised that when looking to purchase safety glasses for your child that they are allowed to have a say in which frames they prefer, as this will increase the chances of them wanting to wear them.

* AO SUNGLASSES are NOT ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety glasses

There are dozens of companies in the USA that sell child safety glasses, so there are plenty to choose from. All safety glasses must adhere to the standards set by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute), so you as long as they have a minimum of a Z87 rating on the lenses then you can be sure that the glasses will provide great protection for your child.

AO Safety are the best selling and most popular brand of child safety glasses in the USA, and they offer a fantastic selection to choose from at great prices. The AO Safety Nitrous Metallic Blue Frame Clear Anti-Fog Lens safety glasses are a popular choice for young boys. They have a stylish and sporty wraparound style, with flared accents, as well as soft temples and nose bridge to ensure your child will feel comfortable wearing them. They also feature high impact polycarbonate lenses that absorb 99.9% of UV rays. You can purchase these child safety glasses from as little as $10 per pair.

Crews, Elvex, Pip, Pyramex Radians and Remington are other popular brands of child safety glasses. Most are priced below $10 per pair, so there is no reason not to purchase a pair for your child - and maybe even a pair for yourself!