As we approach the holiday season I am amazed at how many parents, who also bring their kids into the practice with them, spend a huge amount of time (and cash) on sunspecs for their annual holiday, which is usually to a hot, sunny destination abroad, and subsequently leave the practice with new sunglasses for themselves but not for their kids.
Here is the conversation often heard in my practice:
‘Are the children going on holiday with you?’
‘Of course they are.’
‘What about some sunspecs for them?’
‘They don’t need them.’
Does this sound familiar?
I’m sure most parents have never considered that adequate sun protection for their child’s eyes is a must. They will be more than happy to slip on a shirt, slap on a hat and slop on factor 50 to their child, but what about their eyes?
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