glasses for preschooler

I have 2 in glasses a 6 year old and a 3 year old. They both have 2 pairs each and they come in handy some days.

If you have a community services card then you will be able to get 2 pairs for free as you are able to get up to $281.75 via the community card.

Don't buy cheap if they aren't comfortable then they won't wear them and then they will suffer with their learning.

Depends what it is that is wrong with his eyes I think. I wore glasses from 4 years old onwards and was under a specialist. I only went twice a year (I have a genetic issue - the astigmatism in my left eye is so bad I only have 10% sight in that eye, my right eye has perfect vision) and my prescription never changed much when I was little.

I agree that two pairs is a good idea. probably wouldn't use them all the time but good to have a back up pair. Look for the arms with springs, also titanium frames. They are (or used to be) more expensive but survive more wear and tear than your cheap plastic frames. The amount of sport I did at school meant balls in the face, sometimes they got crushed in my swimming bag or accidently sat on by someone, young kids also tend to grab at them and all this can damage the frames. Sometimes they can survive several prescription changes too (they can use the same frames and just change the lenses).

Dunno if they do glass lenses for kids anymore but I always had the debate as a kid that plastic scratched up quickly but was safer than glass. Technology might have moved on a bit since I was a kid with glasses though.

Also, if he spends time with sunglasses on (like being on a boat or around water) then you might need to think about clip on sunglasses or fit overs or prescription sunglasses.

It might be worth shopping around a bit to see whats out there even if you are going to buy from specsavers. My local optometrist is happy for people to go in and try frames on and has a much wider range than specsavers does.