Sunglasses Buying Guide: Kids Sunglasses & Goggles

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Oakley has a brand new Kids style. Oakley XS Fives comes in the latest fashion frames and great lens colors!

Smith Sport Optics offer an entire collection of ski goggles for junior cold weather sports, Junior Snow Goggles.

Recent studies have shown that the earlier children start wearing eye protection while outdoors the better their chances of avoiding major eye health problems later in life. 

• Damage to the eyes is cumulative, increasing from year to year. 
• The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be very harmful to unprotected eyes and almost half of a person's total lifetime UV radiation exposure occurs before age 18. 
• Young eyes let more UV rays inside and normally get more exposure because they spend more time outdoors, usually without eye protection. 
• Exposure to sunlight at an early age appears to be a critical factor in the development of eye cancer.

The good news is that high quality children's sunglasses (kids aged 11 and up) are easier to find than ever. Modeled after adult versions, they feature high impact-resistant lenses with sturdy, durable frames and lots of great colors.

• Look for polycarbonate since this is the most shatter-resistant. 
• Always make sure to buy sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB.