Kids Sunglasses
Proper UV400 protection sized for kids - tough frames from Mangrove Jacks, Polaroid Kids and Spotters Kids through to junior designer ranges.
Why do kids need real sunglasses?
Kids sunglasses matter more than adult pairs, not less: children's eyes have larger pupils and clearer lenses, so more UV reaches the retina than in adult eyes - and damage accumulates over a lifetime. Toy-store tinted lenses can make it worse, because a dark tint without UV filtering opens the pupil while letting UV through. Every kids pair BrightEyes sells is genuinely UV400-rated, blocking 99-100% of UVA and UVB, and complies with the Australian and New Zealand sunglasses standard AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 - the same standard as adult eyewear.
Tough, kid-proof picks come from Mangrove Jacks Kids, Polaroid Kids and Spotters Kids, with polarised options for the beach and boat. Every frame carries a full Australian manufacturer warranty.
Kids sunglasses FAQ
Are kids sunglasses UV protected?
Yes - kids sunglasses sold in Australia must meet the same AS/NZS 1067 standard as adult pairs, and every pair BrightEyes sells is UV400-rated. Children's eyes let in more UV than adults', so real sunglasses (not toy glasses) matter. Check the lens category on each product.
What age should kids start wearing sunglasses?
As early as practical - most UV eye damage accumulates in childhood, because children spend more time outdoors and their young lenses transmit more UV to the retina. Look for close-fitting, impact-resistant frames sized for their face.
Do darker lenses mean more protection?
No. UV protection comes from the lens material and treatment, not the tint. A dark toy lens without UV filtering is worse than no sunglasses - it opens the pupil while letting UV through. Every kids pair at BrightEyes is genuinely UV400-rated.