Basketball is a popular recreational sport. It is also responsible for the most eye injuries as reported to emergency medical facilities.
Baseball is next, followed by water and pool sports.
Wearing quality eye protectors is a significant step in reducing sports eye injuries. Prescription glasses, sunglasses, and even occupational safety glasses do not provide adequate protection. Eyeguards made specifically for your sport is the recommended method of protection. If you wear prescription glasses, ask your eye doctor to fit you for prescription eyeguards. Children's high level of involvement in sports makes them especially vulnerable to eye injuries.