Game Face – Stats on eye injuries while participating in sports
- The National Eye Institute classifies baseball/softball, basketball, boxing, lacrosse, hockey, paintball and racquet sports as “high risk” for eye injury.
- More than 600,00 related to sports/recreation occur every year. This is about 15% of the 2.5 million eye injuries in the United States yearly.
- 1 in 18 college athletes will sustain an eye injury each season. This increases to 1 in 10 for basketball players.
- Basketball is the leading cause of eye injuries among 15 to 24 year old.
- Baseball is the leading cause of eye injuries in children under 14 years old.
- Most eye injuries among children ages 11 to 14 occur while playing sports.
- More than 90% of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of protective eye wear.
- Protective eye wear is made of ultra-strong polycarbonate, which is 10 times more impact resistant than other plastics.
Office Closed for President’s Day
Happy President’s Day.
Our office will be closed on February 15, 2016 to observe the President’s Day holiday and will reopen on February 16, 2016.
Contact Lenses Are Like Underwear
“Not caring for your underwear can lead to nasty smells, but not caring for your contacts can lead to nasty eye infections.”
Contact lenses are like underwear. Don’t over-wear. Avoid that sketchy pair. Carry a spare eyeglass. Cover your butt, take care of your eyes.
Merry Christmas
Wishing you all the joys and happiness of the holiday season. May you be blessed with peace, love and joy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.