Facts on Choosing Eyewear for Yourself and Your Kids
The lenses you choose for your frames will depend on your lifestyle, occupation and activities. Whether you are a working professional, a sports enthusiast or a mom looking for lenses for your kids, there is a perfect lens for you. Here are a few factors to consider:
Comfort
The weight of your lens plays a crucial role in how heavy your eyewear feels. Look for lenses that are made from lighter material. Airwear lenses are almost half as light as standard plastic lenses so you will see and feel the difference.
Safety
Many eye injuries are preventable. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 100,000 people sustain eye injuries each year. It is important that you choose a lens material that is sturdy. Airwear lenses are tough and durable — so tough that NASA uses the same material to construct visors for astronauts! Airwear lenses are also recommended for kids under 18 for their impact resistance. Airwear lenses are 12 times more impact resistant that standard plastic lenses.
UV protection
Kids receive up to 80% of their lifetime UV exposure by the age of 20. It is therefore important to protect your and your kids’ eyes from harmful UV rays. Look for eyewear that comes with 100% built-in UV protection. Airwear lenses offer 100% UV protection from UVA/UVB rays.
Cosmetics
If you worry about how thick your lenses will look with your high prescription then there’s a perfect solution for you. Lenses such as Essilor’s Airwear and Thin&Lite high index lenses correct your vision without adding thickness, which can affect your appearance. When buying your lenses don’t forget anti-glare and scratch resistant coating such as Crizal for sharper, clearer, more comfortable vision
Lenses for kids
Kids are hard on eyewear lenses, so select ones such as Essilor Junior that are scratch resistant, smudge-free, and reduce glare.