Eyecare | Norman Childs

Norman Childs is owner of Eyetique, started in 1979, with five stores located in Squirrel Hill, Wilkins Township, Wexford, Shadyside and a NEW South Hills Village location. For more information, call 800-422-5320, or visit  www.eyetique.com

What Kids Want…
… And Why You Should Give it to Them

Today, many kids want eyeglasses that look just like those of their parents or friends. Plastic frames in rectangular shapes, retro styled ovals, and even titanium are all available for kids today. The availability of these styles for kids has them yearning to wear glasses more than ever before.

Pop culture icons are big in kids’ eyeglasses, too. Many of these are grown-up in appearance with fun details, like glow in the dark SpongeBob SquarePants frames. The popular Harry Potter books and movies created a demand for frames just like Harry’s, while older children are influenced by trendy brands they see worn by their sports heroes.

Designers have taken cool and classic designs that work for adults and have scaled them down for kids. Branded collections grab a child’s attention. Fisher-Price, Hush Puppies, Marvel Comics are appealing to kids of all ages, but especially to very young kids.

No matter the style or brand, it is important for children to feel that they are a part of the frame selection process. Your child will be more likely to wear new glasses if he or she can be involved in the choice.

Parents will appreciate the durability of spring hinges and flexible materials. Polycarbonate lenses are a must in kids’ eyeglasses. Sunglass clip-ons for eyeglass frames can be custom made for any kids’ frame. Not only are they popular with adults, but they are now widely available for kids as well.

The important issue is that it is often difficult to persuade kids to wear glasses. By offering a wide range of designer frames popular with adults, it should help to encourage kids that glasses are not only an important vision aid, but that they can make the child look good too. 

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