Children's faces have shorter nose bridges, flatter nose profiles, smaller pupillary distances, and their ears sit differently and are still growing. Therefore kids' frames often come with adjustable nose pads and smaller frame width to sit correctly without slipping.

We want our children to spend more time outdoors and to have fun in their childhood. This often looks like play and sports, which can lead to frame damage. Therefore, children's spectacles are designed to have better resistance to drops, bending, and twisting for fewer breakages and safe wear. They come with stronger hinges and joints, and in flexible materials. Some brands also allow for individual parts to be replace, rather than the entire frame.

We want our kids to be safe as they play. This means ensuring that the frame is durable, and also the lenses are impact resistant. It is recommended where possible, to go for polycarbonate or trivex lenses for children. Some lenses come in a coating that increases their impact resistance, such as Shamir's Metaform lenses. Impact resistant lenses ensures that there are no sharp edges or fragile material should the spectacles be damaged.

Kids spectacles are smaller and lighter. This ensures that they are comfortable for the child to wear them the entire day.