Kid’s sunglasses and winter sport

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Winter sport can be also very relaxing for your child, providing that proper care is taken of the eyes and skin against the harmful effect of snow and sun.

It is common knowledge that the skin of your child should be protected well against the elements but the eyes deserve the same care and attention. The lenses of your child’s eyes are extremely sensitive and do not contain the light-absorbing chronophers which will eventually color the white within the eyes when your child grows older.

Exposure to UVA and UVB radiation could therefore increased the risk of cataracts (clouding of the lens) in a later life stage. There for sunglasses with a good UV filter is essential. Take your time and care when selecting sunglasses for your kid because “today” sunglasses are more decorative than functional. If you select sunglasses without UV filter then the pupils of your child enlarges, which in its turn allows more harmful light to enter the eyes of your child. Therefore choose only sunglasses that have a UV-protective classification.