Sometimes kids get excited to head back-to-school to see their friends and restart their after-school sport. On the other hand, they might be dreading another year of homework!

When you start back-to-school shopping, you are probably buying a new set of school supplies, a new backpack, and often times some fun new outfits. It is also the time of year when many children are due for the annual vision screening and checkup which is especially important if the child has vision problems. This probably means that this back-to-school, kid's frames shopping will also be on your list!

Whether it is a cute or cool frame, clear sharp vision is important to being able to learn well in school. According to HealthDay.com, “nearly 80 percent of what kids learn in their first 12 years is through their vision.” Classroom activities like reading, writing, recitation, working on a laptop or tablet, chalkboard work, group activities and even participating in PE requires healthy and functional eyesight.

As parents, it is important to take an active role in your child’s vision. Despite the key role vision plays in learning, many kids lack the required eye health and visual performance to pass their classes and complete their assignments or can result in lower grades overall.

What are the signs a child needs glasses? Here is a brief list:

  • Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
  • Short attention span
  • Avoiding reading and other like activities
  • Frequent headaches
  • Covering one eye
  • Tilting the head to one side
  • Holding reading materials close to the face
  • An eye turning in or out
  • Seeing double
  • Losing place when reading
  • Difficulty remembering what he or she read

Impaired vision can also affect a child’s self-confidence and self-esteem. As a result, they could lose interest and eventually be judged as an underachiever by their peers and teachers. This is not because they are lazy, but their poor eyesight is to be blamed.

According to the CDC, improving your eyesight is very important and in fact about 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction, but that is just one of the reasons to get your eyes examined. Annual eye exams are also important for vision health and detecting any eye diseases early and will help preserve your vision in the long run. That is why it’s important to get an eye exam each year.

So, now that you have had your child’s eyes examined and you find out they need glasses, where do you start when it comes to finding the best pair for them?

We recommend talking to your eye care professional about your kids’ daily activities and uses.

Do your kids play sports? Are they active outdoors? Do they spend a lot of time in front of digital devices? These are just a few questions to consider when selecting the right type of eyewear.

It is also common for kid’s glasses to break easily – on the playground or playing with friends – so finding something durable and stylish is key.

Below are some of our favorite Rec Specs Active Frame Collection. Unlike typical frames, these are stylish, durable, and built for all-day wear prescription glasses. Plus, they are Virtually Indestructible for kids on the go!

Drop

The Drop style is built for active kids on the go using our Rec Specs pro sports DNA, this frame is durable, stylish, and Virtually Indestructible. The Drop is part of the Rec Specs Active frame collection and are engineered to withstand the daily abuse of youth at school and at play. Very lightweight, hypo-allergenic glasses for kids built for all-day comfort and vision performance. You can add some blue light filtering lens coatings for screen time protection from digital devices.

Drop

Clutch

Aside from Drop, the Clutch is also one of the newest kid's eyeglasses and engineered to withstand the daily abuse of youth at school and at play. This frame is a Metal 3-barrel hinge frame and “Virtually Indestructible” perfect for kids who are always on the go. With Hypo-allergenic, medical grade, and chemical resistant frame materials. Plus, with comfortable nose pads and unique 3d contoured, flexible hugging temples that do not require traditional adjusting (but can be adjusted) with strap hole.

Clutch

Flex

One of the fan-favorite is our Flex. Designed to be stylish, yet durable and flexible enough for active kids, the Flex was built using our Rec Specs pro-sports DNA. Part of the Rec Specs Active frame collection, the Flex was engineered to withstand the daily abuse of youth at school and at play. They are lightweight, hypo-allergenic glasses for kids built for all-day comfort and vision performance.

Flex

Cruz

Another best-selling frame. Introducing the Cruz, made for sporty, yet stylish, active kids. Part of the Rec Specs Active frame collection, the Cruz was engineered to withstand the daily abuse of youth at school and at play. They are lightweight, hypo-allergenic glasses for kids built for all-day comfort and vision performance.

Cruz

So, step 1, make sure encourage kids to get their child’s annual vision screening to help them be successful in the school year ahead! Then, step 2, we recommend starting your shopping with our full Rec Specs Active collection here or find the Rec Specs eye care professional nearest you by using our store locator.

You can bend, twist, and flex these frames since they are built using our pro sports DNA. Plus, they are stylish and comfortable for all-day wear, making them a great solution for your kids this back-to-school season!

If your kids have tried these frames, don’t forget to drop by and let us know in the comment section below.