Outdoors & UV

Since children spend more time outdoors than adults, they are exposed to more harmful UV radiation. As your child is developing, so are their eyes. In fact, the crystalline lens of a child’s eye is virtually transparent and offers very little protection for the retina. The eyes of a child under the age of 10 transmit over 75% of UV radiation compared with 10% in adults older than 25 years

UV exposure during childhood accounts for much of a person’s cumulative UV damage. According to several studies, the average child receives approximately three times the annual UV dose of the average adult and up to 80% of lifetime exposure before age 20.^{1, 2} Long term exposure to UV radiation can result in major eye diseases such as cancer, cataracts, and other eye diseases.

Essilor Junior Transitions lenses block harmful UV radiation and even adjust to light conditions so your child's eyes stay comfortable both indoors and out.