Zoobug frames are different to other kids eyewear because Zoobug do not
scale down an adult version. Each style has been carefully designed and
tested just for kids.
Packed with features such as polarized lenses, fits for Asian noses and detachable headbands for babies. As much work, if not more, goes into making a pair of Zoobugs as an adult designer frame.
As for the kid sunglasses, Zoobug also design and create up the sunglasses just specifically for children size and need.
Why do children need to wear sunglasses?
Protecting young skin from the sun has become second nature for most parents, but not so when it comes to eyes. The message is not getting out there but eyes too can get sunburnt, a condition known as photokeratitis. Over-exposure to ultraviolet light, such as a day at the beach under very bright sunlight or on the ski slopes without proper eye protection, can cause a painful burn to the surface of the eye (cornea) – similar to sunburn on the skin. Although the condition is temporary, it can lead to blurring of vision and much distress to young children and requires urgent medical attention.
Do children need to wear sunglasses just like adults?
Children’s eyes are in fact at greater risk than adults in the sun especially fair children with pale blue eyes because the UV filtering mechanism within the young human lens is not yet fully developed.
Hence, they are ultra sensitive to UV and blue light. So by the age of 18, children would have already been exposed to more than half of their total lifetime exposure.
What sort of eye damage can be caused by UV light?
The damage starts early and is cumulative leading to increased risks of eyelid cancer, cataract and macular degeneration in later life.
How should I protect my child in the sun?
It is vital that children adopt good UV habits from the word go. Babies under 6 months should ideally not be exposed to any direct sunlight where possible. If out and about all children should avoid being exposed directly under the midday sun. SPF30-50 suncreams should be frequently applied and if in the water for prolonged periods then UV swim outfits are very useful. A wide brim cap, with a rim of at least 3 inches and cover for the back of the neck prevents burning. Finally a pair of good fitting quality 100% UV protective sunglasses which complies to recognised standards completes the UV safety kit.
How do I choose the right pair of sunglasses for my child?
Every parent knows that persuading a child to wear sunglasses can be tricky especially if they are very young. So make sure the fit, design and protection is there. The style needs to suit the child’s activity but also be robust enough and suit their personality so it remains worn.
How do I ensure I get a good fitting frame?
Make sure the sunglasses fit properly! This is the first vital consideration and will ensure whether or not it gets worn. The fit will vary according to the age of the child and their face shape and is particularly difficult in babies and toddlers because of their relatively flat, wide nose bridges and facial bone structure. When in doubt, seek expert advice from your local optician. Generally, the frame has to sit comfortably on the nose bridge without touching the cheeks and the tips of the arms need to curl over to rest behind the ears. This is essential to distribute the weight of the frame evenly across the face to prevent pressure sores and the sunglasses from sliding off. Built up or lowered bridges and adjustable side arms are very useful features for all active children as are attachable headbands.
How can I tell the quality of a pair of sunglasses?
The second consideration is the quality of the lens to ensure adequate eye protection and maintenance of good visual development. Lenses need to be at least 99% UV protective as well as provide high optical clarity. Polarised lenses cuts out glare and gives crystal clear images in very bright hazy sunshine and are ideal on the water or snow. Beware that whilst some sunglasses claim to provide 100% UV protection, their lenses may not be true lenses, instead are cheap pieces of plastic coated in a UV film. Good optical clarity in a true lens is essential for seeing clear images and hence visual development. One way to test this is to hold the frame at arms length and fixate on a straight line in the distance whilst you move the lens from side to side. There will be minimal distortion with good quality lenses.
Is the lens material important and why?
Lens material is an important safety factor. Choose shatterproof plastic lenses, this could either be polycarbonate or CR39 lenses which should have undergone dropball testing, an industry safety standard, to ensure it is impact resistant and therefore safe for children and sports wearers. Toy sunglasses should be avoided at all costs as they tend to have sub-standard lenses which may not provide any protection. One way to make sure is to check the label or with the manufacturers that the sunglasses comply to British Standards or other recognised international standards (see below). Remember that a good fitting pair of sunglasses with a high quality lens will always be worn!
What is the difference between a budget and true lens sunglass?
Cheaper budget sunglasses should be avoided for 2 main reasons: substandard UV protection and poor quality lenses. Firstly, if they offer no UV protection, they will do more harm than good. The dark sunglass lens will cause the child’s pupil to dilate thus allowing more UV light into the eye than blocking it. Secondly, the lenses may not be true optical lenses, but pieces of plastic which have simply been UV coated. There is a big difference since images and colours are not true and crystal clear which is vital for a child’s developing vision.
There are many different types of UV labels attached to sunglass lenses or swing tags. Which ones should you look out for and what do they mean?
What do the different UV standards and labeling mean?
All sunglasses imported into the UK and sold in reputable high street stores should have the British and European safety standard label BS EN 1836:2005/2007. They should block up to 99.99% of harmful UV light. Some sunglasses also comply to the US standard ANSI Z80.3:2001, and the stricter Australian standard AS/NZS 1067:2003. Check for all 3 if planning a trip overseas. Zoobug sunlenses, as a standard are compliant to all 3 international standards. UV400 is another optical industry standard which is an indication of maximum or 100% UV protection as the lens blocks all UV light up to 400nm which includes UVA, UVB and UVC.
Does the darkness or colour of the lens have anything to do with the amount of UV protection?
UV protection is a coating applied to the sunlens. It has no colour and is clear and bears no indication of optical quality. A poor quality pair of sunglasses without true lenses can still offer 100% UV protection. Parents need to consider UV protection as well as lens quality. A proper pair of sunglasses uses true optical lenses which is vital for children’s developing sight. The colour of a lens is referred to as it’s tint and can be grey, brown, yellow, green etc. The darkness of a tint is it’s category which goes from 0 (clear) to 4 (darkest). Therefore a clear sunlens can still have the same strength of UV protection as a darker one and the shade bears no correlation to UV protection.
- UV protection – a coating applied to the sunlens. It has no colour and is clear.
- Lens tint – the colour of a lens is referred to as its tint and can be grey, brown, yellow, green etc. For children grey and brown tints are generally recommended. Other coloured tints allow colour enhancement useful for certain sporting activities.
- Tint category – the darkness of a tint is its category. It is rated from 0 (clear) to 4 (darkest). In children the standard category is 3 for general activities. As a rule the brighter the sunshine, the darker the lens to prevent eye strain.
Worth noting
A clear sunlens can still have the same level of UV protection as a darker one. The darkness and colour bears no relation to UV protection.
Zoobug quality commitment cover against all manufacturing defects for 18 months from the date been purchased.
For any enquiries about Zoobug, please visit Malaya Optical as professional eye care practioner will assist you in protecting your children eye health.
BOY GLASSES DESIGN
HARLEY BLACK
Product code: Harley40A
Oval metal kids glasses
HARLEY BROWN
Product code: Harley40B
Oval metal kids glasses
HARLEY BLUE
Product code: Harley40C
Oval metal kids glasses
HERO BLUE
Product code: Hero40A
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
HERO BLACK
Product code: Hero40B
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
HERO RED
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Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
HERO GREY
Product code: Hero40D
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE BLACK/RED
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Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE NAVY
Product code: Ollie42B
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE LIGHT BLUE
Product code: Ollie42C
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE TORTOISESHELL
Product code: Ollie42D
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OVAL LIGHT BLUE
Product code: OvalZ1
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL BLUE
Product code: OvalZ4
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL NAVY
Product code: OvalZ5
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND LIGHT BLUE
Product code: RoundZ1
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND BLUE
Product code: RoundZ4
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND NAVY
Product code: RoundZ5
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
SPY BLACK
Product code: Spy43A
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SPY NAVY
Product code: Spy43B
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SPY DARK GREEN
Product code: Spy43C
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SPY BROWN
Product code: Spy43D
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SQUARE RED
Product code: Square03b
Square plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
SQUARE LIGHT BLUE
Product code: Square04b
Square plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
STARR BROWN
Product code: Starr44A
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STARR BLACK/RED
Product code: Starr44B
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STARR BLUE
Product code: Starr44C
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STARR BLACK/GREY
Product code: Starr44D
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP GREEN
Product code: Stomp43A
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP BLUE
Product code: Stomp43B
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP RED
Product code: Stomp43C
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP BROWN
Product code: Stomp43D
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC BLACK
Product code: Zac45A
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC BLUE
Product code: Zac45B
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC RED
Product code: Zac45C
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC BROWN
Product code: Zac45D
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
GIRL GLASSES DESIGN
DAISY BRIGHT PINK
Product code: Daisy40A
Flower-shaped acetate girls glasses
DAISY VIOLET
Product code: Daisy40B
Flower-shaped acetate girls glasses
DAISY DARK PINK
Product code: Daisy40C
Flower-shaped acetate girls glasses
DAISY RED
Product code: Daisy40D
Flower-shaped acetate girls glasses
HARLEY BLACK
Product code: Harley40A
Oval metal kids glasses
HARLEY BROWN
Product code: Harley40B
Oval metal kids glasses
HARLEY BLUE
Product code: Harley40C
Oval metal kids glasses
HARLEY PINK
Product code: Harley40D
Oval metal kids glasses
HERO BLUE
Product code: Hero40A
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
HERO BLACK
Product code: Hero40B
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
HERO RED
Product code: Hero40C
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
HERO GREY
Product code: Hero40D
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
MIMI BLACK
Product code: Mimi45AA
Gentle cat’s eye acetate girls glasses
MIMI DARK PINK
Product code: Mimi45BB
Gentle cat’s eye acetate girls glasses
MIMI INDIGO
Product code: Mimi45CC
Gentle cat’s eye acetate girls glasses
MIMI PURPLE
Product code: Mimi45DD
Gentle cat’s eye acetate girls glasses
OLLIE BLACK/RED
Product code: Ollie42A
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE NAVY
Product code: Ollie42B
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE LIGHT BLUE
Product code: Ollie42C
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OLLIE TORTOISESHELL
Product code: Ollie42D
Oval acetate unisex kids glasses
OVAL LIGHT BLUE
Product code: OvalZ1
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL LILAC
Product code: OvalZ2
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL LIGHT PINK
Product code: OvalZ3
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL BLUE
Product code: OvalZ4
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL NAVY
Product code: OvalZ5
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
OVAL FUCHSIA
Product code: OvalZ6
Oval plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
RAZZLE PINK
Product code: Razzle43A
Cat’s eye acetate girls glasses with crystals
RAZZLE PURPLE
Product code: Razzle43B
Cat’s eye acetate girls glasses with crystals
RAZZLE RED
Product code: Razzle43C
Cat’s eye acetate girls glasses with crystals
RAZZLE BROWN
Product code: Razzle43D
Cat’s eye acetate girls glasses with crystals
ROUND LIGHT BLUE
Product code: RoundZ1
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND LILAC
Product code: RoundZ2
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND LIGHT PINK
Product code: RoundZ3
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND BLUE
Product code: RoundZ4
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND NAVY
Product code: RoundZ5
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
ROUND FUCHSIA
Product code: RoundZ6
Round plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
SPY BLACK
Product code: Spy43A
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SPY NAVY
Product code: Spy43B
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SPY DARK GREEN
Product code: Spy43C
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SPY BROWN
Product code: Spy43D
Retro rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
SQUARE LIGHT PINK
Product code: Square01b
Square plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
SQUARE RED
Product code: Square03b
Square plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
SQUARE LIGHT BLUE
Product code: Square04b
Square plastic baby glasses with adjustable headband
STARR BROWN
Product code: Starr44A
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STARR BLACK/RED
Product code: Starr44B
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STARR BLUE
Product code: Starr44C
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STARR BLACK/GREY
Product code: Starr44D
Classic rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP GREEN
Product code: Stomp43A
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP BLUE
Product code: Stomp43B
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP RED
Product code: Stomp43C
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
STOMP BROWN
Product code: Stomp43D
Rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC BLACK
Product code: Zac45A
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC BLUE
Product code: Zac45B
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC RED
Product code: Zac45C
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
ZAC BROWN
Product code: Zac45D
Elegant rectangular acetate unisex kids glasses
BOY SUNGLASSES DESIGN
AV BLACK
Product code: AV01
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV ORANGE
Product code: AV04
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV RED
Product code: AV05
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV BLUE
Product code: AV06
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV YELLOW
Product code: AV07
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV GUNMETAL
Product code: AV08
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
BABY LIGHT BLUE
Product code: BabyR03
Baby sunglasses with headband
BABY NAVY
Product code: BabyR04
Baby sunglasses with headband
HERITAGE BLACK
Product code: HeritageR1902
Classic boys sunglasses
HERITAGE BLUE
Product code: HeritageR8
Classic boys sunglasses
TODDLER RED
Product code: ToddlerR03
Baby sunglasses with headband
TODDLER BLUE
Product code: ToddlerR05
Baby sunglasses with headband
ZB RED
Product code: ZB-4
Wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB NAVY
Product code: ZB-7
Wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB BLACK
Product code: ZB01/F
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB WHITE
Product code: ZB02
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB FLUO-BLUE
Product code: ZB05b
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB METALLIC BLACK
Product code: ZB10b
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZOOM BLACK
Product code: ZoomR01
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM BLUE
Product code: ZoomR03
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM PURPLE
Product code: ZoomR04
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM RED
Product code: ZoomR05
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM POLARISED BLACK
Product code: ZoomR06
Polarised wraparound kids sunglasses
GIRL SUNGLASSES DESIGN
AV BLACK
Product code: AV01
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV PINK
Product code: AV02
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV PURPLE
Product code: AV03
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV ORANGE
Product code: AV04
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV RED
Product code: AV05
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV BLUE
Product code: AV06
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV YELLOW
Product code: AV07
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
AV GUNMETAL
Product code: AV08
Polarised aviator kids sunglasses
BABY FUCHSIA
Product code: BabyR01
Baby sunglasses with headband
BABY LILAC
Product code: BabyR02
Baby sunglasses with headband
BUTTERFLY LIGHT BLUE
Product code: ButterflyR03
Butterfly shaped girls sunglass
DAISY PINK-PEARL
Product code: Daisy07/F
Polarised girls sunglasses
DAISY JADE-PEARL
Product code: Daisy08
Polarised girls sunglasses
DAISY CHERRY-PEARL
Product code: Daisy10
Polarised girls sunglasses
DAISY BLUE
Product code: DaisyR02
Flower shaped girls sunglasses
KAT TORTOISESHELL
Product code: KatR01
Cat’s eye girls sunglasses
KAT RED
Product code: KatR03
Cat’s eye girls sunglasses
SUNNY SMOKEY
Product code: Sunny03
Polarised girls sunglasses
SUNNY AMBER
Product code: Sunny04
Polarised girls sunglasses
SUNNY BLACK
Product code: Sunny05/F
Polarised girls sunglasses
TODDLER FUCHSIA
Product code: ToddlerR01
Baby sunglasses with headband
TODDLER RED
Product code: ToddlerR03
Baby sunglasses with headband
TODDLER PINK
Product code: ToddlerR04
Baby sunglasses with headband
VINTAGE PINK
Product code: VintageR01
Oval girls sunglasses
VINTAGE PURPLE
Product code: VintageR02
Oval girls sunglasses
ZB RED
Product code: ZB-4
Wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB PINK
Product code: ZB-6
Wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB NAVY
Product code: ZB-7
Wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB PURPLE
Product code: ZB-9
Wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB BLACK
Product code: ZB01/F
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB WHITE
Product code: ZB02
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB FUCHSIA
Product code: ZB03
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB FLUO-BLUE
Product code: ZB05b
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB FLUO-PINK
Product code: ZB07b
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB METALLIC CLEAR
Product code: ZB09b
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZB METALLIC BLACK
Product code: ZB10b
Polarised wayfarer kids sunglasses
ZOOM BLACK
Product code: ZoomR01
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM BLUE
Product code: ZoomR03
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM PURPLE
Product code: ZoomR04
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM RED
Product code: ZoomR05
Sporty wraparound kids sunglasses
ZOOM POLARISED BLACK
Product code: ZoomR06
Polarised wraparound kids sunglasses
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You can get these children specific eye wear at Malaya Optical in Damansara Uptown or Subang SS15
