Sports Eye Safety at Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento

Most of us protect our legs, arms, fingers, and heads when playing sports but sometimes we forget about our eyes. Sports eye safety is not something to be overlooked especially since 40,000 eye injuries occur every year. Statistics show that 90 percent of these sports-related injuries can be prevented by simply wearing protective eyewear. Choosing the right sports eyewear can be a tough task to accomplish. Luckily, at Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento, we have two highly qualified doctors that can help you choose the right sports eyewear.

Why Sports Eye Safety Is Important

Is sports eye safety important? Arena Eye Care Optometry is here to tell you why it is. For starters, eye injuries can lead to blindness. Injuries can lead to damage to parts of the eye like the cornea or retina and the end result could be the permanent loss of vision. Certain eye injuries like corneal abrasion (scratched eye) can be quite painful and uncomfortable. They can also cause sensitivity to light and eye redness. That's why practicing eye safety should be encouraged in order to prevent these kinds of injuries.

Steps To Take To Avoid Eye Injuries

The most important step to take to avoid eye injuries is to wear protective eyewear. No matter what sport you are playing, it is vital that you protect your eyes. Yes, there are safe sports like track and gymnastics that do not have the risk of eye injuries. However, a majority of sports pose a high risk of eye injuries. Sports like basketball, racquetball, tennis, golf, soccer, and many other sports have a risk of eye injuries and players have to shield their eyes. Wearing helmets is also a great way to avoid getting eye injuries. Children are usually the most affected when it comes to eye injuries, therefore, parents and coaches should always ensure that they wear protective eyewear.

Talk To Us

Dr. Shephali Patel or Dr. Krister L. Holmberg at Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento are always ready and willing to offer advice or prescribe new sports vision gear for you or your loved one. Call (916) 419-8167 to make an appointment with them.