Children and Diabetes

Children and Diabetes
According to a paper published by Transitions Optical, Inc. comprehensive eye care and sight-enhancing eyewear are two ways to protect the eyes of children who have diabetes. The percentage of children who have newly diagnosed type diabetes has increased from below 5% prior to 1994 to 30-50% in subsequent years. Childhood obesity is cited as a key factor in this increase. For protection against ultraviolet radiation and glare, the paper endorses the use of UV-blocking photochromic or fixed-tint lenses combined with anti-reflective coatings.