As your child is getting ready for their soccer, football, tennis, or other sports season, it is essential to make sure they have all the equipment they need. One of the most important pieces of equipment your son or daughter needs in any sport is eyegear. Prevent Blindness has shown that over 33,000 Americans were treated for a sports-related eye injury in 2017 and the numbers have yet to go down. Up to 90% of those injuries could have been prevented with sport protective eyewear like Rec Specs. Don’t let your child be one of the statistics this year, get them fitted with Rec Specs.
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Athletes Are Compromising Vision Performance for Convenience.
How many of your patients are athletes and/or outdoor enthusiasts? How many times has a patient complained about the challenges they have faced in an environment described as “constantly changing.” Perhaps they are playing golf and as the day progresses, the greens look altered. Or you have a patient who plays hockey and they struggle in certain arenas due to poor lighting. Continue reading
Stay Clear of Winter Dry Eyes
Harsh winter weather can strain your eyes – cold temperatures, wind, snow and dry air indoors can all play a role in eye health.
It may be harder for your eyes to focus or you may want to rub them more frequently – but do not give in. This is your body’s way of telling you that your eyes are irritated and that you most likely have dry eyes.
What are the symptoms of Dry Eyes? To name a few:
- Burning Sensation
- Red Eyes
- Watering Eyes
- Light Sensitivity
Give Active People on Your Holiday List the Gift of Good Vision
Sports equipment and clothing are holiday gifts that are sure to be appreciated by the active people on your list. But along with jerseys, shoes, and sporting gear, don’t forget the most important gift of all—the gift of good vision.
Focus on Football—The Eyes Have It
With all the attention being paid to concussions and joint injuries in football, it’s easy to overlook the importance of eye protection. While helmets and faceguards are much improved these days, they don’t always provide the protection needed to prevent eye injuries, especially when it comes to contact sports.
Continue readingTips for Selecting the Right Sport Protective Eyewear for Your Child
As more top athletes are seen wearing protective eye gear, those glasses, goggles and masks that kids used to hate have suddenly become cool. Not only do they tell the world they take playing seriously, they can also enhance performance. But even the best gear in the world won’t do any good if it’s not worn, so how do you ensure your young athlete will use the eyewear you’ve gone to the trouble and expense to provide it? It all comes down to fit and function.
Eyewear Solutions for the Multi-Sport Athlete
Face it, when it comes to protective eyewear, no one frame style is perfect for all sports. Lacrosse, hockey, football and other sports require helmets that cover the ears, making eyeglasses with rigid temples impractical. Goggles with elastic straps are the choice for those activities. But tennis, racquetball, basketball and soccer players may prefer a more traditional eyeglass design for comfort and active use.
Does this mean that multi-sport athletes need to invest in several pairs of athletic eyewear? Not if they have Sport Shift eyewear from Liberty Sport.
Does Your Child Swim Competitively? Don’t Let Them Wear Contacts While Swimming!
If your child is already a competitive swimmer, taking advanced lessons or is on the path to becoming a competitive swimmer, there are some facts about wearing contact lenses that you may not know, and should.
To start, water sports and pool activities have the highest rate of sports eye injuries, and are the leading youth sport categories of eye injuries.
Hockey Face Masks Don’t Prevent All Hockey Eye Injuries
It’s that time of year - hockey season! This means new equipment, excited kids and unfortunately, the increased potential for eye injuries. Keeping kids safe while playing sports is a serious obligation and especially when it comes to their eyes, something that cannot be overlooked.Don’t Ignore the Signs That Your Child May Need Glasses
We know it’s not always easy being a kid. If your child is having trouble in school or at home reading or focusing on certain objects (like the TV), it could be a warning sign that they need glasses.
