Fun Summer Sports Could Be Dangerous Without Protective Eyewear

Eye protection is very important in every sport. In an article by Dr. Dawn Stratton, O.D., Founder of Stratton Eyes  and KyForward columnist, writes about how a summer of sports can be fun, but dangerous without protective eyewear.

According to Prevent Blindness America, hospital emergency rooms treat more than 40,000 sports related eye injuries every year. Even non-contact sports can present inherent dangers to the eyes.

Wearing protective eyewear for sports protects your eyes in several ways: the risk of eye damage is reduced and the player’s performance is enhanced by the ability to see well. Much like bike helmets, sports glasses/goggles are an accepted part of life.

Specially designed sports glasses are fit for your eye protection and comfortable during physical activities. They keep your eyes safe and enhances vision in the sports played.

Here are some facts about sports eyewear:

·      You can use lenses which are usually made of polycarbonate to protect your eye from ultraviolet rays and are valuable for outdoor sports.

·      Photochromic lenses are also a good option as they adapt to the change automatically from bright sunlight to shade.

·      Most sport frames can accommodate both prescription and nonprescription lenses.

·      The benefit of contact lens wearer is that it helps them to keep their eyes safe from dust and wind.

·      Do not try to use “dress “eyeglasses during sport because they are not made to the same protective standards as safety eyewear’s and could damage your eye.

·      The non safety eyeglasses could shatter your eye by serious eye injuries so be careful.

Your eyes matter a lot and are very sensitive so don’t avoid taking advice from your eye doctor or optometrist and while selecting your eyewear for sport go for prescription protective eyewear so that it keeps your eyes safe and away from injuries. You can take help from your eye doctor before choosing your prescription lenses.

Your optician’s help in frame selection is critical because the proper fit of sports eyewear is very important for both safety and comfort.  You can even try the 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Virtual Try-On Application to find that perfect pair of frames that suit your face shape.

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