When it comes to buying glasses for one's child it's important to find a shop that not only has a great selection of little frames and lenses, but also a wonderful, caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring a perfect fit and positive experience for the child. By choosing the best kid-friendly optical store Bensonhurst Brooklyn customers can expect to get the best assistance and advice possible as far as purchasing and maintaining their children's eye-wear is concerned.

The optometrist who examined the child's eyes will likely be able to recommend some optical shops that specialize in providing glasses for kids. In some cases, the child may have had his or her eyes tested at an optician's instead, these professionals also sell frames and lenses in most cases, however this does not mean parents are obligated to purchase the glasses from them.

If the parent knows someone who also has a child that wears glasses, he or she can ask this person if they can recommend a store they are happy with. It is reassuring to know that a particular store has provided quality care and products and to hear this first-hand from another person indicates a good chance of having a similar experience if one goes there.

Once a list of potential shops has been devised, call them up and find out more before actually going there in person, especially if bringing the child along. There are several questions the parent should ask when calling each store in order to find out more precisely certain details about what they sell, their expertise, and service policies.

Generally there is a wider selection of frames for adults than kids, since more older people wear glasses, but some stores don't fail to overlook this corner of the market and still provide a nice variety of children's styles. The parent needs to find out what the choices are for a child of that age, and if the shop offer fittings, adjustments, and lenses if the customer has purchased the frames somewhere else.

It's an advantage if the opticians in the shop have lots of experience in working with kids, since it typically requires a whole other set of skills and a lot more patience to fit these lively little customers. Even if just one person fits this description, that is fine, but the parent needs to find out when he or she is working so they can schedule their child's fitting accordingly.

Broken and scratched glasses happen more often with children's eye-wear since they are naturally more reckless, so it makes sense to also inquire about warranties the shop may provide. Asking about what is and is not covered under warranty is important to know, although it may not be sensible to take a warranty on children's glasses for more than a year because they are bound to outgrow their frames or require a new prescription before then.

In most cases the purchase of glasses is not covered by health insurance, although some supplementary plans may offer at least some coverage, so it's important to ask the optical store if they accept such a policy if applicable, and if so, are there any limitations on choice of frames etc. Some shops will also provide their customers with a discount if they purchase an extra pair of glasses, which can be very handy in the event that one pair needs to get repaired.