Blue Light Glasses for Children

Blue Light Glasses for Children

The amount of time the little ones in our households spend looking at screens has increased exponentially in recent years. While this is a common habit, it poses certain health risks if proper protection is not provided. We should try to correct eye strain and poor habits as much as possible.

Protect your little ones' eyes with blue-light-blocking glasses for kids.

Young children’s eyes are still developing and need good protection from the most harmful blue light rays. Optimal protection during the first 12–14 years of life will help ensure better vision and fewer eye problems in adulthood. It’s worth keeping this in mind because the better we take care of ourselves as children, the better our quality of life will be as we get older.

Fun and original designs for blue-light-blocking glasses for kids.

Kids also deserve protection from blue light with frame designs that make them feel comfortable and look great. Just like us adults, no matter how much people tell you something is good for you, if you don’t really like it, you end up using it much less than you should. That’s why, at Apricotte , we take this very seriously and create collections of blue light-blocking glasses for kids that they’ll actually love. We don’t like the “This is good for you, and you’ll wear it because I say so” approach. Instead, we’ve chosen to involve the kids themselves from the very beginning so they can tell us about their tastes, interests, and their experience wearing our glasses. That’s why we’re pretty confident that we offer a collection they truly love.

Staying safe while playing has never been more important.

The younger generations are destined to spend a significant portion of their lives staring at digital screens. So much so that not only education—which has rapidly embraced the use of tablets and virtual technologies—but also a large part of their leisure time will take place in front of a screen. We recommend limiting children’s exposure to passive screen time and ensuring that, whenever they do spend time in front of screens, their eyes are protected from the harmful blue light emitted by device screens.

Minimize the impact of screen time on children.

We are the digital generation, and it would be unrealistic to ask our children not to use any digital devices. Digital technology will play an increasingly prominent role in all aspects of social life. Understanding and mastering it will be necessary to remain integrated into society, but that is not incompatible with using technology reasonably to minimize the negative effects of overexposure to screens—not only on eye health but also on overall health.

Once again, we emphasize that children’s screen time should always be limited and interspersed with activities that promote active cognitive development—and, if possible, those that involve some physical exercise. We recommend that whenever children are in front of screens, they wear blue-light-blocking glasses designed for children, and that, as much as possible, they avoid looking at digital screens at night. These are merely informational guidelines, but if you have any questions, we recommend consulting a pediatrician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do children need to protect themselves from blue light emitted by screens?

We believe that, just like adults, children would also benefit from blue light protection. Children’s eyes are especially vulnerable and aren’t designed to look at such bright light sources for so many hours a day. The harmful effects of blue light cause vision problems and eye strain. Our blue light glasses for children not only block the highest-energy portion of blue light but also enhance and soften the screen-viewing experience so that the eyes suffer less.

Can I feel safe if my children wear blue-light-blocking glasses?

Yes, the blue-light-blocking glasses for children from Apricotte have no side effects or adverse effects. They are non-prescription glasses, so they do not accustom the eyes to an additional prescription. They simply help reduce, as much as possible, the eye strain caused by overexposure to screens—much like how sunscreen protects the skin. Our eyes aren’t naturally designed to stare at screens for long periods of time. Any extra protection we provide will help them better withstand the strain caused by blue light.

How can I get my child to wear blue-light-blocking glasses for kids?

We always recommend involving them in the purchasing process, asking them which model they like best, and offering advice based on our experience. Although they’re young, children are little people with their own personalities and distinct tastes. It also usually helps to have a conversation and reach a mutual agreement. Forcing them “by authority” to wear children’s computer glasses doesn’t usually yield very good results (based on the feedback we’ve received from our parents who are customers).