Children's Eyeglass Frames

One result of a child's eye examination may be a recommendation for eyeglasses. It may be a traumatic experience as eyeglass frames during childhood through the teenage years may be cosmetically undesirable. Children are often just as sensitive about their looks as adults. Ideally, your eyecare professional should give children as much consideration when it comes to cosmetic appeal as they would to adults.

Many manufacturers have realized this sensitivity and concern for fashion for children too. They have responded with frames in styles and colors as modern as any adult frame. Equally important, the frames are scaled down in size for the younger person's face and, when combined with professional fitting by an eyecare specialist, can be quite comfortable and cosmetically appealing.

Your eyecare professional should also advise for protective eyewear for children including impact resistant lenses for the frames and prescription safety glasses for sports and activities. Children are more prone to eye injury than adults and impact resistant lenses could make the difference should trauma occur to or near the eye.

At Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care, we know how important your childs eyes are, and we know how difficult it is to ensure your child is wearing only the safest, best quality frame and lenses available. We have the largest specialty eyeglass frame selection for children in the Washington, D.C. and suburban area with competitive prices. Protective lenses are offered for all prescriptions and safety and swim goggles are available as well. An optician highly experienced in fitting children is on site at all times to help you select the proper size, color and shape frame and ensure all materials are of the best quality. Feel free to come in and browse the optical without an appointment, or call the optical at (301) 670-1212 and you can speak to any of our highly trained staff