Must Children’s Glasses Use Polycarbonate Lenses?
February 3, 2011
I know that it is strongly recomended that children’s glasses should have polycarbonated lenses.
But is it required by law that the lenses on children’s glasses be polycarbonate?
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polycarbonate may be helpful, as it resists breakage, and kids are prone to break their lenses. i dont think there is any law about this- but i would imagine the optician making the glasses knows the law. if you suspect he is simply trying to sell you a more expensive lens, drop by another store ask another optician.
I am pretty sure there is no law about having polycarbonate lenses on children.The eye care professionals recommend the best product for children and it is up to the parents to decide if they want follow those recommendations.
There is no law concerning polycarbonate lenses for children although I’ve had bad experiences with Cohen’s Fashion Optical trying to convince me of this falsity. It is a recommendation of the Board of Optometry. You have a right to decline and ask to sign a waiver.
I just contacted the Texas Optometry Board and asked this very question to an investigator. The answer is NO-NO NO NO!!! There is NO law requiring any child to have polycarb lenses. Also, neither an optician nor optometrist can require this-they can only make it a recommendation.
The reason I wanted to know is because if it was a law, would it be legal for my vision insurance to charge me a copay on these lenses? Question answered.
If your optician tells you about this law, demand to see it in writing. (they won’t be able to because one doesn’t exist) You can file complaints with the Texas Optometry Board against an optician that uses this mis-information to coerce you into buying lenses you may not need or want.