April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Eye injuries can occur at any time, but the frequency of those related to sports and recreation are at much higher rates. According to the U.S. Eye Injury Registry, fishing is the number one cause of sports-related injuries. However, 90 percent of serious eye injuries can be prevented by using appropriate protective eyewear. Regular eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection. Keep in mind that all eye injuries are not sports related alone and can happen even at home while doing yard work, home repairs, cleaning, etc… Therefore, it is important that the type of eye protection one uses is appropriate for the specific activity.
