There s More To Sports Eyewear Than Meets The Eye - Part One Eye Safety
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There's More to Sports Eyewear Than Meets the Eye - Part One: Eye Safety
Summary
This article explores how the right sports eyewear can protect your eyes from UV light and impact during sports activities.Keywords
Sports sunglasses, sports eyewear, skiing goggles, eye safetyArticle Body
With more people engaging in outdoor and extreme sports, proper eye protection is essential. The two primary threats to your eyes are ultraviolet (UV) light and impacts from direct hits to the face. However, eye safety in sports eyewear isn't just for elite athletes; it’s crucial for sports enthusiasts at all levels. As sports participation grows, expertise in sports vision becomes increasingly important.
Eye Safety
Both elite and recreational athletes must ensure their sports sunglasses provide complete protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays, while also being impact-resistant. Many fashion sunglasses lack these features and shouldn't be worn during sports, as they might shatter and cause injury. The ideal material for sports eyewear is polycarbonate, a thermoplastic polymer known for being lightweight and highly impact-resistant.
Always check the labels on sports sunglasses to confirm maximum UV protection. Exposure to UV light can contribute to cataracts, eye tumors, and macular degeneration. It can also cause sunburn on the eyes, known as keratitis. This is a particular concern in activities with excessive reflected light, like skiing, snowboarding, and water sports. UV rays bounce off snow and water even on cloudy days, making tinted goggles or sports sunglasses essential. Polarized lenses are an excellent choice, as they absorb about 98% of reflected glare. Swimming goggles are available with tinted or mirrored lenses to reduce glare during outdoor swimming and water sports.
Sports sunglasses are designed to stay securely on your face. This might seem minor, but it’s a critical safety feature. Rubber non-slip temple and nose grips are common, and many sunglasses come with inexpensive rubber head straps for added security.
For skiing goggles, anti-fogging properties are vital. Fogging not only frustrates skiers and snowboarders but can also lead to accidents. Look for features like double lenses, anti-fog coating, and controllable vents when choosing goggles.
Just as you wouldn’t wear regular shoes for sports, regular sunglasses shouldn't be an option either. Some optometrists specialize in sports vision and can offer expert advice on the safety aspects of sports eyewear. Your eyes are precious and vulnerable?"protect them well and enjoy your sport!
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