OPTICAL PRISM | COVER STORY
TODAY ’ S STUDENTS HAVE LIVED through a tumultuous time with the COVID-19 pandemic — having to overcome the obstacles of online learning and endure isolation from friends and classmates .
While the future is looking brighter , it ’ s vital to equip this generation with the tools they need to succeed and thrive in school , on the playground and on the sports fields as we all look forward to the resumption of “ normal ” life .
Between 2016 and 2019 , a study by Statistics Canada found that 25 per cent of kids who rolled into an eye exam ended up needing corrective lenses .
That figure may keep climbing post-pandemic , according to Robin Brush , training and education manager for Safilo USA .
“ All eye care professionals should be well-stocked with a great mix of products in case younger patients flood your waiting room with post-pandemic vision concerns that aren ’ t realized until the kids are back in the classroom ,” says Brush .
And Safilo has a range of frames for those children who find themselves requiring eyewear or an updated prescription .
Kids want a bit of that grownup hipster vibe in their styles this season .
FLEXON J4008
NIKI NM NARISSA
MARCHON NEW YORK M-7503
COLOURFUL DISPOSITION
NIKI NM CLEA
KATE SPADE NEW YORK KSNY TAHLIA
UNDER ARMOUR UA9000
Known for its optimistic femininity , sunny sensibility and playful use of colour and prints , Safilo presents a new kate spade new york tweens / teens collection , featuring six new styles for girls aged eight to 16 , including KSNY Tahlia , available in pink , black , violet and Havana .
Safilo and Under Armour have also launched their first-ever youth collection of optical frames in five unisex styles geared towards children aged six to 14 in either metal with memory metal temples or in acetate with rubber non-slip tips and adjustable temples . This includes the sporty and smart Under Armour UA9000 , available in matte black , ruthenium and blue .
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