As the winter months continue, a lot of people will be enjoying spending time outdoors in different sports and activities. This can result in a high number of sports or sun-related eye injuries this winter season.

Taking part in sports and recreational activities is essential to maintain an active lifestyle for especially for kids and teens, but injuries can occur. Sledding is the most common cause of injury, resulting in 700,000 cases per year, but skiing, ice skating or hockey and snowboarding sent sports enthusiasts to the ER as well.

Here are some tips for healthy and safe eyes during the winter months:

Gear up for your sport

  • Prevent 90% of sports-related eye injuries with sport protective eyewear like Rec Specs to play safe and perform at your best.
  • We recommend checking out our new Maxx Air frames if you need maximum ventilation for your sport or the Helmet Spex Xl for a great fitting goggle under helmets.

Grab your sunglasses  

  • Spending a day in the snow can be dangerous to your vision since snow reflects nearly 80% of the sun’s rays which means more harmful UV rays are directed into your eyes.
    
  • Our favorite sunglasses are the Full View and the Pathfinder. The Full View is great for style and performance on the snow. If you need maximum element protection from wind and UV protection, the Pathfinder is a great solution with interchangeable eye cups to keep your vision protected.

For more information talk to your eye care professional or visit www.preventblindness.org