For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in water sports, basketball, and baseball/softball.
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes!
Take the following steps to avoid sports eye injuries:
Prevent Blindness recommends that athletes wear eyeguards appropriate for their particular sport.
Learn MoreThe following guidelines can help you find a pair of eyeguards right for you.
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Steps parents, teachers, school nurses and coaches can take to prevent sports eye injuries.
Learn MoreKnowing what to do for an eye emergency can save valuable time and possibly prevent vision loss. Here are some instructions for basic eye injury first aid.
Learn MoreInterested in seeing sports eye injury statistics, by sport? Check out our fact sheet.