We provide all children with fashionable frames and durable polycarbonate lenses at a reasonable package price.

Shape: Kids like to look their best. Shapes that create a balanced look will be the most complementary. Avoid frames that mimic the shape of your child’s face. What if you’re not sure of the shape? Just ask any of our experienced eyewear dispensers; we will be happy to help. To figure it out on your own, try to picture a dot on either side of your child’s brow, cheek, and jaw, and then visually connect the dots. For a really surefire method, physically draw the same dots on a photograph. Or, try having your child stand in front of a mirror as you trace his or her outline in soap. As a rule of thumb, younger children (ages 2-5) tend to look best in round and oval frames.

Close-set eyes: Choose frames with a simple bridge color and dramatic temple color. Temples are the frames' “arms”.

Long nose: Select a low-set bridge.

Short nose: Select a high-set bridge. The top of the frame should follow the brow, without blocking facial expressions.

Frames' width: Should always match the width of your child’s head.

Color up to age 4: Soft colors are the best. Bright frames will dominate a very young skin tone.

Color ages 5 to 7: At this age, kids love to wear their favorite color. Odds are a bright frame will go over big.

Color ages 8 and up: Older kids want to look grown up. Pick a simple frame that your child will still want to wear as his or her taste matures.

In the end, it’s all about what your child likes. Kids get the final say.

Fit Features

Strap Bridges: A strap bridge will reduce pressure on the sinus, septum, and developing bones by distributing the frames’ weight evenly over a wide area.

Cable Temples: Cable temples are perfect for smaller or younger children (particularly up to 3 years old) because they are soft on the ears and hard to pull off. They are also great for active older children who need to keep their glasses from sliding off during sports or play or for kids who spend a lot of time working on a computer.

Spring Hinges: Spring hinges let frames expand as kids grow, getting rid of unwanted pressure that can cause headaches. They resist bending when glasses are taken off with only one hand (something even grown-ups do). They are durable, too.

Gooseneck Nose-pad Arms: Gooseneck nose-pad arms are easier to adjust than regular nose-pad arms, making it easier to fit the frame to the nose without chafing. They’re particularly important for setting the position of bifocal lenses and for fitting very young children.

Storage Cases: Good children’s eyewear always comes with a storage case. “If it’s not on your face, it’s in the case.” Remember this rhyme and frames will stay like new.

Teach children to clean their lenses at least once a day by first blowing on them to remove dust or grit. Then wash them in warm soapy water and dry with a soft clean cloth. Never clean glasses without first wetting them.

When resting glasses on a hard surface such as a tabletop, be sure they are placed face up in order to prevent scratching the lenses. Better yet, keep eyewear in an eyeglass case when not in use.

Extra Features

PVC Nose-pads: Unlike silicone used on adult frames, PVC nose-pads are hypoallergenic and won’t cause irritation.

Polycarbonate Lenses: Polycarbonate for children is a must. NASA developed this material for use in astronauts’ face shields because it’s virtually unbreakable. You can hammer polycarbonate lenses and only nick them in the process. These lenses are the safest, most impact resistant lenses on the market and are the best and only choice for children. An added benefit is the material’s ability to absorb ultraviolet rays, thereby eliminating the need to purchase added ultraviolet protection. They also come with a built-in scratch resistant coating.

Clip-on Sunglasses: Children’s eyes need protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Clips do the job for less than a separate pair of prescription sunglasses.

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Middletown
(860) 347-8300

Westbrook
(860) 664- 8089