Athletic Eye Injuries

Charlotte, Cotswold, Cornelius, and Mooresville, North Carolina

Almost everyone in the country participates in some kind of athletics or sports of some kind, so it’s no surprise that athletic eye injuries afflict millions of people every year. For people who have suffered athletic eye injuries in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, the experienced eye doctors at Horizon Eye Care can help repair and treat damaged eyes.

Baseball, football, swimming, hiking, and even fishing all pose risks of eye injuries to the people who participate in them. Some of the most common eye injuries people suffer from athletic eye injuries include:

·           Radiation Injuries – Possibly the most common form of eye injury, radiation injuries are caused by the sun. The eyes are sensitive organs, and over-exposure to the sun can damage the eyes, making them irritated and making it difficult for you to see correctly.

·           Blunt Force Trauma – Blunt force eye injuries occur when something hits the outside of the eye. These injuries can occur from sports like boxing or even baseball if the ball were to come into contact with the face.

·           Penetrating Injuries – Penetrating injuries are the most damaging to eyes because they occur when something penetrates the eye itself. These injuries can occur from sports like fishing or hiking.

While there are methods the ophthalmologists and optometrists at Horizon Eye Care can use to repair or restore your eye health and vision, the best thing you can do is take measures to prevent eye injuries from happening at all. If you participate in any type of athletic activity or sport, wearing eye protection is a must.

You might think that wearing eye protection during some sports or activities will impair your ability to perform at the best of your abilities, but experts have determined that this is untrue. Wearing eye protection will not prevent you from performing at all.

If you are reluctant to wear prescription glasses or contacts while participating in the sport of your choice, LASIK might be a good option for you. With LASIK, a Horizon Eye Care ophthalmologist can use advanced laser technology to permanently correct your vision so that you never have to wear prescription glasses or contacts.

If you would like to learn more about your vision correction options, athletic eye injuries, or if you would like to find out about what athletic eyewear we can provide you with, please contact one of the experienced eye doctors at Horizon Eye Care in Charlotte, North Carolina today at (704) 405 – 4123 to schedule your initial consultation.