From major leage stadium to small-town courts, America's favorite pasttimes are great experiences for many. But for some, especially children, those memories are ruined by preventable eye injuries.
Injuries can range from abrasions of the cornea to bruises of the eyelids to internal eye injuries such as retinal detachments and internal bleeding. Some of these lead to vision loss and permanent blindness.
Basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer, tennis, lacrosse and other contact sports can be dangerous to the eyes. Make sure eyewear worn is appropriate for the sport.
Today's atheletes can choose from various types of lightweight and sturdy protective eyewear that look and fit well. The best part is that eyewear properly fitted and worn does not hinder performance in any way. Protective eyewear can prevent 90% of sports eye injuries.
So when participating in sports, be sure to
- Select protective eyewear that is appropriate for the sport
- Be sure the eyewear has polycarbonate lenses or shields
- Have eyewear properly fitted by an eye care professional
Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes. See your eye care professional today for appropriate protective eyewear.
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Glaucoma
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Sports Eye Safety
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Fireworks Eye Safety
Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) Safety
Cataract Awareness
Children's Eye Health & Safety
Eye Injury Prevention
Diabetic Eye Disease
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