In addition, sports-related eye injuries can cause loss of vision or complete loss of an eye. The best way to provide optimum sports vision is by prevention. That is why the Center's ophthalmologists recommend that you wear appropriate, well-fitted eye protection. Be sure to encourage your children to do so when participating in sports activities. Be sure that the lenses and frames of the sports eye protectors pass the ASTM standard.
Polycarbonate lenses are the most impact resistant.
The better sport eye protectors are made of polycarbonate with molded temples. If you have questions about a sports-related eye injury, eye care for athletes, or additional safety measures, call The Center for Sports Vision. Patients may come directly to the Center without calling. In 1998, basketball was responsible for over one-third of the eye injuries, but now that protective gear is required by many organizations, basketball has become a strong contender for first place for an estimated 8,723 eye injuries. Swimming and pool sports resulted in an estimated 4,593 eye injuries.