Part of our guide to Kids' Sunglasses, Clip-Ons & Specialty Eyewear
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Sun safety
Little eyes need real UV protection
Children’s eyes let in more UV than adults’, and the damage builds up over a lifetime. Full UV protection is worth it every sunny day — not just at the beach.
Look for 100% UV or UV400
It’s the number that matters — lens tint and darkness have nothing to do with UV protection.
More UV than adultsDamage is cumulativeEvery sunny dayClear or tinted
Why it matters
What UV does to young eyes
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More exposure
Kids spend more time outdoors and have clearer lenses inside the eye, so more UV reaches the retina.
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It adds up
UV damage is cumulative over a lifetime — protecting eyes early lowers the risk of problems later.
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What to look for
Choose lenses labeled 100% UV or UV400 — in clear everyday glasses and in sunglasses alike.
Dark lenses are not automatically protective. Tinted lenses without UV400 can be worse than none — they widen the pupils and let more UV in. Always check for the UV rating.
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