Ray Ban Junior Tips & Guide!

Kids spend much more time outdoors than most adults do, sunglasses that block 100 percent of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are extra important for children. Many experts believe our eyes get 80 percent of their total lifetime exposure to the sun's UV rays by age 18.

UV rays aren't the only potential danger from sunlight. In particular, some believe a high lifetime exposure to HEV light may contribute to the development of macular degeneration later in life.

Children's eyes are more susceptible to UV and HEV radiation than adult eyes because the lenses inside young eyes are less capable of filtering these high-energy rays. This is especially true for young children, so it's wise for kids to start wearing protective sunglasses outdoors as soon as they begin playing in direct sunlight.

As long as your optician certifies that the lenses block 100 percent of the sun's UV rays, the choice of color and tint density is a matter of personal preference. Most sunglass lenses that block the sun's HEV rays are amber or copper in color. By blocking blue light, these lenses also enhance contrast, a positive feature for outdoor sports and cycling.