Here are some tips from The American Academy of Pediatrics

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Optometric Association
• American Public Health Association
• The Coalition to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries
• National Eye Institute
• Prevent Blindness America

Sports Eye Protection Buying Tips

• Use the recommended eye protection table to find the eye protection safety standard for your sport. Ensure that the protector you purchase meets or exceeds that recommended standard.
• For outdoor sports, insist on 100% UVA & UVB protection. Additionally, photochromic (lenses that change color) or tinted lenses are excellent for sports various light situations.
• For both indoor and outdoor sports, anti-reflective coatings add comfort by reducing glare.
• Frames must be used with a sports band or retention strap to ensure the frames stays in place.

Recommended Eye Protection

Baseball – ASTM (Face Guard Attached to the Helmet) (Batting/Base Running). ASTM for Baseball (ASTM Specifies Age Ranges) (Fielding)

Basketball – ASTM for Basketball (ASTM Specifies Age Ranges)

Racquetball – ASTM for Racquetball

Soccer/Squash – ASTM for Soccer and Squash

Football – Polycarbonate Eye Shield Attached to Helmet Mounted Wire Face Mask

Volleyball – ASTM for Basketball

Lacrosse – ASTM for Lacrosse

Eyes & Optics NY has very knowledgeable doctors onsite, at every one of our practices. Stop by or check online to schedule a visit online. Simply find a location near you and follow the link to make an appointment; you’ll be well on your way to healthy vision for your family. Make a regular eye exam part of your annual health care plan.