Anyone
who participates in recreational or competitive sports of any type really needs
to consider proper eye protection to prevent sports eye injuries. More than
40,000 people suffer from eye injuries related to sports every year. With
proper eye protection and wearing protective eyewear it is possible to limit
the risk of eye injuries from sports. The range and type of sports eye injuries
can include abrasions of the cornea and bruises of the eyelids, retinal
detachments and internal bleeding. The most serious risks can be catastrophic
and may involve permanent vision loss along with lifelong disability.
The good news is that 90 percent
of serious eye injuries are preventable through use of appropriate protective
eyewear. The risk of eye injury can vary depending on the activity. Make sure
the level of eye protection you or others in your family use is appropriate for
the type of activity. Regular eyeglasses
do not offer proper eye protection. Athletes need
to wear appropriate, sport-specific protective eyewear properly fitted by an
eye care professional. Lenses made from polycarbonate materials provide the
highest level of impact protection; they can withstand a ball or other
projectile traveling at 90 miles per hour.
If you
or someone you know has questions or would like help in selecting, fitting or
choosing sports protective eyeglasses, please call Doctor &
Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor
& Associates in Fairfield County or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to
schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates is a leading Fairfield County Connecticut eye care practice with offices at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
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