Did you know there are several types of protective eyewear for sports? Not only does wearing the proper eyewear keep you safe, but can also enhance your performance!
HIKING | Golf | Cycling | Running | Skiing | Kayaking | Beach volleyball
Oakley offers specialized lens technologies designed to enhance vision in a variety of environments. Their Prizm™ lens technology boosts colour and contrast, making it easier to distinguish details and contours in changing light conditions. For example, Prizm Trail enhances reds and browns to help you better identify changes in terrain while hiking or mountain biking. Outdoor sports expose your eyes to harmful UV rays, which makes choosing close-fitting sunglasses with proper UV protection is essential. Wraparound frames from Oakley and Maui Jim provide a secure, comfortable fit while helping to shield your eyes from sunlight, wind, and debris, making them an excellent choice for a wide range of outdoor activities.
Pickleball | Tennis | Squash | Racquetball | Badminton | Rugby | Basketball | Soccer
Sports that involve small, fast-moving balls such as squash, racquetball, pickleball, and baseball can put your eyes at significant risk of injury. A direct impact can cause serious damage, including corneal abrasions, orbital fractures, traumatic hyphema (bleeding in the front of the eye), or even retinal detachment, which may threaten your vision if not treated promptly. Regular eyeglasses or sunglasses are not designed to provide adequate protection since the small projectiles are often small enough to fit within the eye socket. The lenses of regular glasses may even shatter on impact.
Wearing sport-specific protective eyewear with impact-resistant lenses and protective side shields helps absorb and deflect the force of a blow, reducing the risk of serious eye injuries.
We carry OnGuard sports goggles, which are tested to meet the ASTM F803 sports safety standard, providing reliable protection without compromising comfort or performance.
Swimming
Chlorine and other pool chemicals can dry out and irritate your eyes, often leaving them red, itchy, and uncomfortable after a swim. Wearing swim goggles creates a protective barrier that helps keep chemicals, debris, and other irritants away from your eyes. If you wear glasses, prescription swim goggles offer the added benefit of clear vision in the water while keeping your eyes protected. It's also important to avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming, as bacteria and other microorganisms can become trapped beneath the lenses, increasing the risk of serious, sight-threatening eye infections.
Kids Sports
Nanovista frames are an excellent choice for active kids who are always on the move. Designed for versatility, they come with standard temples for everyday wear, along with both full and half strap options to keep glasses securely in place during play. Their flexible Siliflex™ material allows the temples to bend and rotate 360 degrees, making them exceptionally durable for busy lifestyles.
For children who participate in higher-impact sports such as basketball, soccer, hockey, or racquet sports, Nano Sport frames provide an extra level of protection. They feature thicker, softer temples for enhanced comfort, a wider bevel to help keep the lenses securely in place during impact, and a wraparound design for added eye protection. Nano Sport frames also meet ASTM F803 standards for protective sports eyewear, giving parents added peace of mind.
Ask an optometrist at Insight Eyecare if you have any questions or concerns about sports and safety eyewear! Book an appointment with one of our optometrists today to ensure your eyes stay in great shape!
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