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At the stadium

Some facts

What shall I do with my glasses while playing sports ?

You can very well keep your glasses on to play sports. Ask your optician for advice. He will give you unbreakable lenses, and UV-protected lenses if you practise an outdoor sport. If you prefer taking them off, do not forget :
  • Do not lay your glasses on the lenses but on the side-pieces.
  • Store your glasses in a hard case not to get them dirty or damage them.
  • Clean the lenses on a regular basis with tepid water and soap. Do not use paper towels or tissues.
  • Take your glasses off with both hands so that the side-pieces do not get bent.

Some advice

If your glasses are distorted after an impact or a fall, go and see your optician so that he can fix them.

If you wish to wear contact lenses, you must observe the necessary hygiene rules.

Game

Race with SuperPrince at the stadium while recognizing the good habits to have with your glasses !

What you need to know

Sports and outdoor activities are all part of a child’s life !

Sport and glasses are not exclusive, rather the contrary. By offering your child a better vision, adapted glasses will enable them to practise their favourite sport safely.


Golden Rules

Whatever the sport, polycarbonate lenses, the lightest and most resistant lenses, are particularly advisable.

They are comfortable and impact-resistant. On this type of lenses, anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings are highly recommended. For more details : Lenses : instructions.

For outdoor sports, wearing UV-protection sunglasses is necessary.

For more details : the secrets of UV radiation and UV rays and children do not mix.

At the swimming pool, let them wear their glasses.

If they need to see under the water, swimming goggles are highly recommended in order to avoid eye irritation or conjunctivitis. There are even swimming goggles with prescription lenses ! On the contrary, contact lenses cannot be used: they do not mix with water !

From the age of 10, if the child is smart and self-sufficient,

choosing contact lenses can be wise (except for swimming, in which case they are not advisable).
For more details : Children wearing contact glasses.