{"id":6002754,"date":"2025-08-18T12:13:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/?p=6002754"},"modified":"2025-10-24T08:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T07:14:01","slug":"what-you-should-know-before-choosing-your-childs-glasses-for-the-new-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/article\/what-you-should-know-before-choosing-your-childs-glasses-for-the-new-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know before choosing your child's glasses for the new school year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Find out how to choose the right glasses for your child before they go back to school. Ergonomics, resistance and visual comfort in the spotlight. Book your appointment in August!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back to school is approaching and with it comes routine, homework and... vision care. Many children start the new school year with visual difficulties without knowing it, which can jeopardise their school performance. <\/span><b>Choosing the right glasses is essential for well-being and success at school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In this article we explain everything you should consider before buying your child's glasses - from ergonomics to resistance - and why August is the ideal time to make an appointment at the Iberian Optical Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Why is vision so important for school performance?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did you know <\/span><b>more than 80% of the information received at school is processed by sight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? Children with visual impairments may present:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Difficulty copying from the blackboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Lack of concentration<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Frequent headaches<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Incorrect posture when reading or writing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A simple <\/span><b>optometry exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can make all the difference. That's why we recommend that you book an appointment <\/span><b>before school starts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and avoid the queues and rush in September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/\"><strong>Book a free consultation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. What to consider when choosing children's glasses?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Ergonomics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The frame should fit the child's face perfectly. A good fit prevents the glasses from slipping, becoming crooked or causing discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adjustable nose pads<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flexible rods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Light weight for prolonged use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Resistance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Children are always on the move. That's why children's glasses should be <\/span><b>durable and safe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with materials such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High-quality acetate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flexible plastic (TR90)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frames with spring joints (prevents breakage of the rods)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Visual comfort<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lenses should be adapted to the exact prescription, with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant options. You can also consider photosensitive lenses, which darken in the sun, to protect against UV rays during recreation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Let the child participate in the choice<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Involve your child in the process of choosing glasses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increases the likelihood of wearing them with pleasure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Values autonomy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helps create a positive relationship with eye care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the IOC we have<\/span><b> a wide range of children's frames with modern, colourful and comfortable designs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adapted to all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. What do you find at the Iberian Optical Centre?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Optometry consultations with experienced professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support in choosing the right frames for children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Options with special conditions in August<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free after-sales service and adjustments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit us at <\/span><b>Vila Verde, Valen\u00e7a, Barcelos, Mon\u00e7\u00e3o or Melga\u00e7o<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Or explore our<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/\"> online shop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Why book in August?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Skip the queues <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and wait for September<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allows you to receive glasses <\/span><b>in time for the start of school<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bigger<\/span><b> availability <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">timetable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Promotions and campaigns <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">exclusive to the time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Choosing the right glasses for your child means investing in their success at school.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> At Centro \u00d3ptico Ib\u00e9rico you'll not only find quality products, but also professional support and personalised care. <\/span><b>August is the ideal month to book an appointment, avoid last-minute stress and prepare for the school year with peace of mind.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Book your free consultation today<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and ensure healthy vision for a great school year!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saiba como escolher os \u00f3culos ideais para o seu filho antes do regresso \u00e0s aulas. Ergonomia, resist\u00eancia e conforto visual em destaque. Marque a consulta j\u00e1 em agosto! O regresso \u00e0s aulas aproxima-se e, com ele, a rotina, os trabalhos de casa e\u2026 os cuidados com a vis\u00e3o. Muitas crian\u00e7as iniciam o novo ano letivo [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6002755,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6002754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sem-categoria"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6002754","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6002754"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6002754\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6002760,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6002754\/revisions\/6002760"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6002755"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6002754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6002754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6002754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}