Every year, thousands of children injure their eyes playing sports, sometimes so severely that a child is left blind or partially blind. Don't let this happen to your child! By simply wearing protective eye wear your child can be safe from most sports related injuries to the eye. Protective Eye Wear
Protective eye wear is a form of glasses specially made to prevent injury to the eye. There are several forms the protective glasses can take and depending on your child's vision needs, they can come in prescription or nonprescription forms. Depending on the sport your child plays, he or she will need one of the following:
Wraparound safety glasses - These are the most common types of protective eye wear. The glasses are shatter resistant and are attached to the child's face with a band that wraps around the head. These glasses are a great option for sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis. Wraparound safety glasses are also a great option for working with tools or other power equipment.
Face mask or wire shield - These safety glasses offer added protection for playing sports such as baseball, hockey or lacrosse. The polycarbonate shield adds extra protection from high speed objects that may hit the face like a hockey puck or baseball.
For more information on protective eye wear, please contact Horizon Eye Care with seven locations in Charlotte, North Carolina.
