Injuries due to sports are quite common, but many people, especially children, do not protect their eyes while playing. Did you know there are over 600,000 sports-related injuries each year, children account for one-third of these injuries. However, only about 15% of children wear protective glasses when playing sports. This percentage needs to be drastically increased to avoid many of these injuries and maintain proper vision. Participating in sports is a great way for children to socialize and it teaches them the value of teamwork. When you do not take proper precautions, you are putting your child at risk. We want our children to get the most out of playing sports, keeping them safe will only continue to allow them to enjoy them. Sports that have high-risk injuries using a ball, bat, puck, racket and a stick. These include: baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, racket ball and tennis. A stray ball can damage your eyes and cause temporary or permanent damage, depending on the speed and angle it hits your eyes. When you wear protective eye-wear it will not hinder your sight when you are active, in fact it often makes some players feel more confident and play harder since they are not scared of getting hit in the face.
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