Eye Information - The Canadian Association of Optometrists Common sense should be your first guide. If you are about to engage in a work or recreational activity which includes the risk of eye injury, you should ensure you have appropriate eye protection. Protective eyewear in sports such as racquetball, squash, tennis, badminton, hockey, basketball, football, lacrosse and baseball is recommended. A stick, ball, puck, finger, or elbow may seriously damage the eye.
Most sport governing bodies can provide recommendations as to the most appropriate eye care.
Work situations which expose the eyes to flying particles, chemical splashes or protruding edges and corners also require appropriate eye protection. In an office, consideration should be given to appropriate positioning of work, computer terminals and office lighting to avoid excessive fatigue and eyestrain. For further information on any of the above circumstances and the appropriate eye protection, contact your family optometrist, or your provincial Association of Optometrists.