When should a child wear safety glasses?
Children who have good vision in only one eye should wear safety glasses for protection at all times, even if they do not need glasses otherwise. Children participating in activities with a relatively high risk for eye injury such as racket sports, hockey, workshops or chemistry labs, should wear safety glasses for those activities. Protective lenses should have 3mm thick polycarbonate lenses. Frames for safety glasses should be approved for industrial use or meet sports safety standards. Prescription lenses are available for swimming glasses, ski goggles and scuba diving masks. Your optician can advise you in these areas.
