B.C. optometrists provide tips to parents on how to select the right sunglasses for their children.
For most children, summer months mean long hours of play outside in the sunshine. But a few months in the sun can lead to compromised eye health later on if proper UV protection isn’t part of children’s summer routines. The British Columbia Association of Optometrists urges parents to foster good UV eye-protection habits in their children at an early age by encouraging them to wear sunglasses all summer long. Even babies and toddlers should be wearing sunglasses when outdoors. Read more

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Even though babies can't wear traditional sunglasses, they still require UV protection for their eyes, warns the B.C. Association of Optometrists. Read more