Which Pairs of Glasses Are Best for Kids Learning How to Read?

Updated NOV 27, 20246 min read

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By Michelle G

Learning to read is a big milestone for every child, and the right pair of glasses can make this journey both comfortable and enjoyable. At GlassesUSA.com, we recognize that every child’s vision needs are unique, which is why our collection spans children’s eyeglasses for all ages, from early readers to bookworm pre-teens. Our exceptional, high-quality prescription lenses are designed to provide crystal-clear clarity, ensuring that young learners can focus on the magic of storytelling without eye strain or discomfort. Check out our 7 recommendations of carefully selected frames that will fit perfectly and look great on your child.

1. Olos Dora

Sized to fit ages 2-5 and 6-10, the Dora frame is perfect for kids who are taking their first steps into the world of reason, as well as those who are more advanced by now. Extremely comfortable yet durable with its spring hinges and acetate the build, this very popular girls’ frame adds a bit of glitz and glitter to any look, not to mention the prescription lenses can be customized further with blue light block for screen time (or tablet readers), Transitions light-adaptive lenses, and more.

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2. Oakley OY8001 Shifter

The Shifter is one of Oakley’s most popular for-the-kids styles, available in two age group sizes: 6 to 10 and 11-14, great for both those who are just starting or your more avid readers, whether physical books or on their favorite digital device. Delivering all-day comfort with its lightweight O-matter build, you can customize the lenses for this frame as well on top of the prescription – blue light block, Transitions lenses, and more.

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3. Boost

Incredibly popular for little ones (pre schoolers) and also with kids aged 6 to 10, the Boost provides incredible comfort that goes beyond children’s reading endeavors, with its lightweight and flexible build that goes great with more adventurous lifestyles. As with all of the frames on this list, you can customize the lenses beyond prescription needs, including blue light block to protect their eyes during screen time and provide more visual comfort.

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4. Von Miller x GlassesUSA.com Steady

Smart, round frames go great with book reading, no matter how old you are. The Steady is part of our exclusive and best-selling collab with Von Miller, showcasing a variety of styles that help you stand out in style, complemented with a comfortable fit for kids aged 6 thru 10 in this case. 

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5. Olos Fletcher

Kids love the Oberlin from our Olos collection of kids’ eyewear, with its fun color combos and subtle star accents that add a bit of spark to their everyday look, whether they’re in class, at home or out having fun.-

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6. Ray-Ban RY1536

This Ray-Ban frame is for your more avid, older readers – sized to fit kids aged 11-14. One of Ray-Ban’s most popular styles in their kids’ eyewear collection, it showcases a modern rectangular design with snazzy color combos to complement the excellent visual clarity, whether you get lenses with prescription or further customized to include blue light blocking.

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7. Olos Big John

Another frame made for your older kids, sized to fit ages 11-14. A classic style for those who don’t want too much flash with their look, but still showcasing a touch of flair with the Olos logos. Excellently comfortable for reading or any other day-to-day activity, complemented by high-grade prescription lenses that can be customized further – blue light block, Transitions (basically eyeglasses & sunglasses in one), and more.

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More than just reading glasses.

Whether you’re getting prescription glasses for kids just starting to read or for older children, we’ve got you covered. Our kids’ prescription glasses collection offers a wide variety of styles including designer brands like Oakley and Ray-Ban, as well as kids’ prescription sunglasses and kids’ sports glasses for your more active children, all prescription eligible. 

So now that you know about our great offerings of kids’ glasses online, go grab a pair, it’s 100% risk-free with free shipping and returns, this way your kids gets 14 days to try on the glasses at home. And if they don’t want them? Just send them back, hassle-free. We’ve got a money-back guarantee.

Order today, and maybe you can grab one of our exclusive promotions on kids’ glasses – even BOGO FREE – so you don’t have to choose between 2 pairs, and get them both.

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Published November 27, 2024|Updated November 27, 2024

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Michelle G