sports eye safety month

Sports Eye Safety Month

September Sports Eye Safety Month: How to Protect Your Vision on the Field?

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information more than 600,000 Sports-Related Eye Injuries occur each year, and about 13,500 of those result in permanent vision loss. Up to 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear. September is recognized as Sports Eye Safety Month, and it's the ideal time to realize the importance of protecting your vision during sports activities. At Eyes on Brickell, we are...

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Eyes on Brickell: Sports-Related Eye Injuries

Play It Safe: Expert Tips For Preventing Sports-Related Eye Injuries!

April Is Sports Eye Safety Month! Did you know that approximately 30,000 Americans end up in the emergency room each year due to sports-related eye injuries? Basketball stands out for its high incidence of eye injuries, mainly due to the risk of finger pokes, resulting in approximately 6,000 cases each year. Although injuries resulting from sports might be severe, most of them are preventable. Protective eyewear and safety measures can...

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