Your children deserve the best in everything, don’t they? So why do you have them running around with only one pair of eyeglass frames? Your kids should have more than one pair of frames, just like you do, so that they can embrace their childhood and the joy and learning that comes with it. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should make the investment in more than one pair of glasses for your child.
Accidents Happen!
It doesn’t matter how careful your child is, accidents are bound to happen when kids are being, well, kids. Eyewear is fragile, and even a little stumble can cause your child to suddenly be unable to see. Having two or more pairs will allow your little darling to be themselves because they won’t have to worry that their every move could be the one that breaks their only pair of eye glass frames. (It’ll allow you to relax too, parents!)
Colors and Designs Can Be Fun
Children are fascinated by the novelty of color and design. When you let your kiddo have the option of having two or more pairs of glasses, you open up a whole new world of color and design for them to play with. Your child can show off their creative side by matching their frames to different outfits or styles when they have the option of picking from more than one pair of frames.
Try On Different Personalities
Because they’re learning more about themselves and their identity, children often like to try on different personalities, and different styles of well-designed frames can be a great way for your child to physically represent the style of person they are today. Just like Clark Kent and Superman, a cool set of frames can make your child feel like they’re someone new, and having a wide selection allows kids who need to corrective eyewear to feel that same excitement without having to forego the ability to see well.
Believe It or Not, It Can Be Affordable
The main reason why so many parents let their kids run around with only one pair of is that they’re accustomed to paying far too much for corrective eyewear. When you have a budget and assume that it costs more to get two pairs than just one, it’s understandable to opt to just have one set. However, some retail eye care stores do specials that make it cost roughly the same to get two pairs of glasses as it might to get one pair at another store. With children’s vision correction, such deals can be especially helpful, as little ones quickly outgrow their frames but need to have more than one pair.
Des Taylor is Senior Vice President of Merchandising of Eyeglass World, a nationwide eyeglasses superstore. With over 60 superstores across the country, Eyeglass World is one of the industry’s leading eyewear chains. Each Eyeglass World location has a lab in-store which allows them to fill prescription eyeglasses in the same day in most cases.