Sports seasons are getting ready to switch over and gear up throughout the country. Athletes of all ages across Buncombe County and Western North Carolina are headed back to the field, court, track, and pool. As we return to a loved sport or pick up a new one, it is essential to ensure that our eyes are protected.
More than 40,000 emergency room visits occur from sports ranging from basketball, swimming, and badminton every year. Don’t let a mishap while at play keep you from robust and clear vision.
Sports Glasses Asheville, NC
Protective eyewear comes in a wide array of styles and types, depending on your needs. From typical safety glasses and goggles for hobbies to stylish sports glasses you might see on TV. Statistics show that 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided by wearing eye protection.
- Blunt Trauma: The most common injury to the eye from sports and hobbies alike, blunt trauma happens when something impacts your eye like a ball or elbow. In the best case, you might just end up with a black eye, but a hard enough hit can cause an orbital blowout fracture, a ruptured globe, or a detached retina, all of which risk permanent sight degradation or loss.
- Penetrative Injuries: A penetrative injury occurs when something cuts through the eye's surface. Fingernails, cleats, or environmental debris can all cause lacerations or become embedded in unprotected eyes.
- Radiation: UV light doesn’t just harm our skin. If you are outside for most of the sport, especially on reflective surfaces like the water, you risk radiation injuries.
It isn’t just heavy contact sports like football and hockey. Any ball sport, including tennis, racquetball, pickleball, and baseball, can always run the risk of getting hit in the eye. Even the more solitary sports activities like running or biking put participants at risk of moving into debris at increased speeds.
The materials sports glasses are made from make a massive difference for your safety when playing. Like any safety gear, you will want to carefully choose lens and frame materials for the activities you will participate in.
Every sport is a little bit different; you can check out our blog on sports glass materials for a more in-depth look at the options.
Find a Sports or Protective Eyewear Specialist
While some styles, materials, and lens options apply to several sports and hobbies, it is crucial for your eye health to ensure that you get the correct pair that offers the protection you need. Come to Asheville Vision and Wellness to pick out your or your child's new pair of protective glasses.
We offer a wide range of styles and colors in prescription safety goggles and sports glasses that boast features that ensure comfortable protection for your eyes while at work or play. Our staff can help get you fitted with any prescription lens needs.
Whether you haven’t been to the optometrist for a yearly eye exam or just need to grab a new pair of glasses, contact us today. Our eye doctors are trained to provide our patients with a wide variety of eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lenses, and medical eye evaluations.