Protect Your Eyes: Wear Sports Eye Gear

Do not let a sports eye injury change your life. Educate yourself about sports eye safety so you can practice safe habits. Our optometrists at Maple Ridge Eye Care in Maple Ridge, BC, want you to have excellent optical health. Eye protection and injury prevention are the first steps in maintaining healthy eyes.

Baseball and basketball cause the most sports-related eye injuries. Hockey and other racquet sports also top the list. Any sport involving a puck, ball, stick or racquet has the potential to cause eye injuries. Sports participants can prevent up to 90 percent of all eye injuries by wearing eye protection.

Goggles, glasses and face shields are all types of protective eyewear. You can order eye protection customized with your corrective prescription, eliminating the need to wear contact lenses while engaging in sports.

Blunt trauma ranks number one for types of sports eye injuries. Other sports-related eye injuries include radiation and penetration. Exposure to the sun's UV rays causes radiation injury. A cut or scratch in your eye is called a penetration injury. Penetration injuries range from minor to severe. Causes of penetration injuries include shattered glass corrective lenses and fishing hooks. Polycarbonate lenses and proper fitting frames are essential for protective eyewear. Athletic eye protection secures with an elastic band that circles the back of the head.

Although we offer emergency eye care, we would prefer to provide preventative care. Obtain sports eye protection and play with confidence. Learn more about sports eyecare on our Sports Eyewear & Safety Glasses webpage.

Call Maple Ridge Eye Care before Your Next Game or Match

Before you or your child pick up that racquet or stick, see an optometrist at Maple Ridge Eye Care. We will help find the right protective eyewear so you can participate in your favorite sports activities without worry. Our optometrists are currently accepting new patients. We welcome English, Cantonese, Japanese, or Mandarin-speaking patients. Call us at (604) 670-4434 and schedule an appointment with a Maple Ridge, BC, optometrist. We care about your optical well-being.