East Village Vision Recommends Proper Sports Gear for Eye Safety

The eye injuries caused by sports is on the rise. East Village Vision recommends wearing the proper gear and receiving regular eye exams in order to keep injuries to a minimum.

New York, NY (prHWY.com) June 14, 2012 - Summer sports season has begun, and the number of sports related eye injuries is on the rise. East Village Vision in Manhattan is now offering comprehensive eye examinations and customized care for each patient. The easiest way to prevent a serious vision problem is to detect any anomalies early, and this can be accomplished with an examination.

The doctors at East Village Vision also stress that wearing the right protective gear is key for ensuring healthy vision. This is especially important in the world of sports. Vision is important for being competitive in most sports, and it is also fairly easy for the eyes to be injured while playing a sport.

It was not that long ago that most athletes did not wear protective eye gear. Now, there is a piece of equipment designed to protect the eyes for every sport imaginable.

Prevent Blindness America reports that hospital emergency rooms treat nearly 40,000 sports-related eye injuries every year. This is a staggering number, and it is not just contact sports that are the culprit. Even something as harmless seeming as a casual game of badminton can cause serious injury to the eyes.

Many sports have flying objects as a part of the game play. Being hit in the eye can easily cause damage as can simply being hit in the head. During many of these games, flying objects can move at speeds ranging from sixty to two hundred miles per hour.

Flying objects are not the only danger presented by playing a sport. Eye injuries frequently occur from pokes or jabs from fingers or elbows. When players are in close contact with each other there is often the possibility for injury.

The best way to prevent injury is to wear protective gear. Sports goggles come in a variety of shapes and sizes. These goggles are more effective than regular prescription glasses because the lenses are made of polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a very impact resistant material.

If an injury does occur, it is important to seek help immediately. Regular exams by professionals such as those at East Village Vision can detect if there is a problem.

Company Info:
East Side Vision
159 1st Ave. New York,NY 10003
Tel: (212)-228-0950
info@eastvillagevision.com
http://eastvillagevision.com/

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