Approximately

50%of kids are involved in

one or more organized athletic

activities.

FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, SPORTS-RELATED EYE INJURIES OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY IN BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, SWIMMING, FOOTBALL AND SOCCER.*

• Athletes ages 14 years and younger, basketball injuries are most frequent, with baseball second.

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SPORT PROTECTION NEEDEDRacket SportsBadminton, Racquetball, Squash, Tennis

Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

BaseballBatting: Face guard attached to helmet

Fielding: Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

Basketball Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

Football Face shield attached to helmet

Handball Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

Field HockeyGoalie: Face mask

Others: Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

Ice Hockey Helmet with full face protection

Lacrosse (male) Helmet with full face protection

Lacrosse (female)Minimum: Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

Maximum: Helmet with full face protection

Soccer Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses

Swimming Swim goggles recommended

72%

of sports related eye injuries occur in people less than 25

years of age.

33,000 Estimated number of sports-related

eye injuries treated in emergency rooms

each year.

90% of eye injuries are

avoidable if appropriate protective eyewear is

worn during game play.

MANY ORGANIZATIONS AND RESEARCHERS STRONGLY ADVISE THE USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics • American Academy of Ophthalmology• American Optometric Association• American Public Health Association• The Coalition to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries• National Eye Institute• Prevent Blindness

Sports play a significant role in the lives of most children. While involvement in sports offers a variety of health benefits, participation

always carries the risk of eye injury. With children engaged in so many athletic activities, the need for sports protective eyewear

has NEVER BEEN MORE URGENT.

LOW-RISK SPORTSLow-risk sports do not involve throwing or hitting a ball, a bat or stick, or body contact. Examples include track and field, swimming and gymnastics.

MODERATE-TO-HIGH-RISK SPORTSSports with more risk of injury involve the use of a bat or stick, a high-speed ball, body contact or a combination of these factors. Examples include hockey, lacrosse, soccer, football, volleyball and racket sports such as racquetball, squash, tennis and badminton. There is a strong link between these sports and serious eye injuries. Appropriate eye protection is extremely important.

EXTREME-RISK SPORTSCombative sports such as boxing have the greatest risk of eye injury. Effective eye protection is not yet available for these activities.

WHATEVER YOUR GAME,WHATEVER YOUR AGE,

YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOUR EYES!

Contact lenses DO NOT

offer protection against sports eye injuries. Athletes who wear

contact lenses should also wear appropriate eye

protection.

References upon request or visit www.PreventBlindness.org

*Based on statistics by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Directorate for Epidemiology; National Injury Information Clearinghouse; National Electronic Injury Surveil-lance System (NEISS). Product Summary Report - Eye Injuries Only - Calendar Year 2014.

CERTIFIED ASTM F803

Double slide adjustable strap

Frame is made out of high impact nylon

Unique softness of the material allows the temple to bow/flex thereby acting as an extension of the strap - providing comfort and hugging the face during play

Polycarbonate lensesthat meet or exceedASTM F803 standards

Every lens is stamped certifying for ASTM F803 standards

Soft TPR bridge paddingfor comfort and fit(Hypo Allergenic)

Molded padding for durable long lasting protection. Provides grip and comfort

A N ATO M Y O F P R OT EC T I V E S P O R T S E Y E W E A R

SPORTS EYE SAFETY

1. Learn about eye injury risks associated with sports before allowing children to participate.

2. Know that almost ALL sports-related eye injuries are preventable. 3. Parents should consult an eye doctor for protective eyewear

recommendations before enrolling a child in any sports program.4. Make sure children wear the proper eye protection when playing sports. Corrective

eyewear or sunwear that does not conform to protective standards increase the risk of eye injuries.

5. BECOME AN ADVOCATE FOR SPORTS EYE SAFETY IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

• Resources to share with your organizations and community are available at WWW.LIBERTYSPORT.COM

and

WWW.PREVENTBLINDNESS.ORG

• Contact us for further opportunities• Product Demo Days• Guest Speaking/Information Sessions• Sponsorships

STEPS PARENTS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL NURSES, AND COACHES CAN TAKE TO PREVENT

SPORTS EYE INJURIESA Guide For Coaches, Trainers, and Parents.

RESOURCES

TO LEARN MORE: outreach@libertysport.com • www.preventblindness.org • www.libertysport.com • 800-444-5010

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