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NowFind Eye Doctor Home Eyeglasses » How to Buy Kids' Eyewear 10 tips for buying kids' eyewear By Liz DeFranco, ABOC, NCLC  If you're a parent in search of the right pair of eyeglasses for your child, you probably know that walking into an optical store can be confusing. There is no shortage of children's eyeglasses. The problem is figuring out which glasses your child will be willing to wear — and will they last longer than the ride home? Here are 10 shopping tips to help you choose glasses your child will love and that will be stylish and durable. 1. How thick will the lenses be? The eyeglass prescription is always the primary consideration in choosing glasses. Before you start looking for the frames, consult with your eye doctor or optician about your child's lenses. If the prescription calls for strong lenses that are likely to be thick, avoid large frames that will increase the thickness of the lenses. Also, smaller lenses tend to have fewer higher-order aberrations near the edge of the lens than large lenses of the same material and prescription, so there is less risk of blurred or distorted peripheral vision. 2. Choose a modern, attractive style Most kids will be self-conscious wearing glasses for the first time. So choose frames that have a modern, attractive style. Also, features like photochromic lenses that darken automatically in sunlight outdoors may help inspire your child to want to wear glasses. 3. Plastic or metal? Children's frames are made of either plastic or metal and many have styles that intentionally mimic unisex eyeglass frames designed for adults. Kids often are attracted to these styles because they look more grown-up. It's not unusual for kids to choose glasses that look like those worn by their older siblings or their parents. In the past, plastic frames were a better choice for children because they were considered more durable, less likely to be bent or broken, lighter in weight and less expensive. But now, manufacturers are making metal frames that incorporate these features as well. Metal composition varies, so ask the optician which one is best for your child, based on experience with different alloys.