Does My Child Need to Wear Glasses All Day?

Urband Creative
Jun 27
2 min read

If your child has recently been prescribed glasses, it is very common to wonder: “Do they really need to wear them all day?”

It however depends on your child’s eye condition, the strength of the prescription and their visual habits. Most children will wear glasses regularly as it is essential to protect their vision as they grow.

Why Full-Day Wear Matters

For children diagnosed with myopia (nearsightedness), glasses will help them see clearly at a distance especially in class, during outdoor play or while watching their favourite shows.

Wearing glasses all day can

Prevent unnecessary eye strains
Help the eyes develop properly during key growth years
Improve focus and learning, especially in school settings
Slow down myopia progression

When Can Glasses Be Worn Part-Time?

In some cases like mild farsightedness or reading prescriptions, the eye doctor may recommend wearing glasses only for close-up work or screen time.

However, unless specifically advised otherwise by your optometrist, full-day wear is typically the safest approach for developing eyes!

What Happens If My Child Doesn’t Wear Their Glasses Often?

Children may resist wearing glasses due to discomfort, peer pressure or simply forgetting but inconsistent wear can lead to

Worsening vision
Poor posture and squinting
Eye fatigue and headaches
Missed opportunities in learning and play

That’s why comfort and confidence in their eyewear are important!

Eyelet Eyewear Made Especially for Everyday Wear

At Eyelet, we understand that kids wear glasses better when they feel better in them. That’s why our frames are

Lightweight and flexible for long hours of wear
Durable for active kids
- Resilience bridge
- Twist temples
Designed with comfort in mind, so children forgets they are even wearing them
Compatible with myopia control lenses when needed

With THREE series to choose from, we not only help slow down their myopia but also help to build their confidence to wear glasses full-time.

Eyelet Active Series
- Bright colours
- High-density acetate fame front
- Memory Titanium, allows bending of glasses
- Suitable for physical activities
Eyelet Trend Series
- Metal frame front
- Lightweight
- Resilience bridge, prevents breaking despite folded
- Twist temple
- Suitable for physical activities