Basketball
has now become the #1 cause of sports eye injury according to a study published
in the
journal Pediatrics. Basketball caused almost 16%
of eye injuries in kids with the second and third-most dangerous
activities being baseball/softball and non-powder gun use, such as air soft
rifles and pellet guns. The through-line is clear: sports eye injuries should
be a real concern, and protective eyewear is worth it. Most of these injuries
could have been prevented with one, simple step-wearing protective eyewear.
The right protective eyewear is the best defense
against eye injury, whether you’re a high schooler or an NBA star. Protective
eyewear made with polycarbonate lenses is the best choice for basketball
players, as well as for those who play racquet sports, soccer and field hockey.
All athletes should wear sports eye protection that meets requirements set by appropriate organizations. Athletes who wear
contacts or glasses should also wear appropriate protective eyewear. Contacts
offer no protection and glasses do not provide enough defense.
If
you or someone you know plays any type of sports, please visit our office and
we will be happy to help you select the proper protective eyewear for your
sport. Please visit us at experiences an abnormal amount of eyelash loss,
please schedule an eye exam at The Eye
Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care
& Surgery Center,
or
facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is an affiliate of Prism Vision
Group and is located at 592
Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren,
New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
