Sports Glasses
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Our vision plays a role in almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives; whether reading a book for leisure or using electronic devices at work, its a major factor in nearly everything we do. And while most of us recognize the importance of eyesight in general, there are some activities in which visual acuity and the use of proper eyewear is vital - such as sports.
Sharp vision is necessary when participating in sports; a player's performance is, of course, enhanced when they can see well and participating with impaired eyesight is pretty much counterproductive. This alone is a great reason to wear sports glasses, but another equally important reason is that they're essential in protecting athletes from injury. A report from Prevent Blindness America states that hospital emergency rooms treat about 40,000 sports-related eye injuries a year - and its pretty easy to see why. With many sports featuring balls or other projectiles traveling at high speed, impact can be hazardous; eye injuries can also be caused by inadvertent pokes or jabs, especially in games where players are in close contact. |
Yet experts agree that many of these injuries can be prevented or minimized by the use of protective eyewear. For example, polycarbonate lenses (which are commonly used in sports and safety eyewear), are up to 10 times more impact resistant than regular lenses and can even even withstand impact from objects traveling up to 90 miles per hour.
Many activities present the possibility for eye injury and safety eyewear should be considered while participating in any of them. However, proper eyewear is essential for nearly every sport - not only as a safety precaution, but as a way to ensure the best performance possible.
Many activities present the possibility for eye injury and safety eyewear should be considered while participating in any of them. However, proper eyewear is essential for nearly every sport - not only as a safety precaution, but as a way to ensure the best performance possible.
Sports Lenses
Lens material is one of the primary considerations when selecting sports glasses. As you may have read above, polycarbonate lenses are often used for safety reasons as they are 10 times more impact resistant than regular lenses. Having the correct prescription is essential as well; after all, how safe can you really be if your vision is compromised? While its essential to take both material and prescription into consideration when selecting sports glasses, there's a third (often equally important) variable that many aren't aware of: the different types of lenses.
At Optometrics of Chatsworth, we understand that there are several factors that contribute to the perfect pair of sports glasses; prescription, comfort, level of activity, and personal style are all significant components. Our practice is determined to provide only the highest quality of products and our sports glasses are no exception. The sports lens we offer our patients was created with advanced technology that accounts for every factor mentioned above. With a versatility that allows for full customization, the Shamir Attitude III Sports lens ensures optimal athletic performance no matter which sport you play.
Lens material is one of the primary considerations when selecting sports glasses. As you may have read above, polycarbonate lenses are often used for safety reasons as they are 10 times more impact resistant than regular lenses. Having the correct prescription is essential as well; after all, how safe can you really be if your vision is compromised? While its essential to take both material and prescription into consideration when selecting sports glasses, there's a third (often equally important) variable that many aren't aware of: the different types of lenses.
At Optometrics of Chatsworth, we understand that there are several factors that contribute to the perfect pair of sports glasses; prescription, comfort, level of activity, and personal style are all significant components. Our practice is determined to provide only the highest quality of products and our sports glasses are no exception. The sports lens we offer our patients was created with advanced technology that accounts for every factor mentioned above. With a versatility that allows for full customization, the Shamir Attitude III Sports lens ensures optimal athletic performance no matter which sport you play.
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The Attitude III Sport lens can be adapted to the specific requirements of each individual patient. With a unique and advanced design, these lenses can accommodate single vision or progressive prescriptions and can even be adjusted for different levels of activity. They're also compatible with nearly every frame style, an important consideration where comfort and safety are involved - not to mention confidence.
The ability to choose from a wide variety of frames enables each patient to make a selection that suits their personal style, guaranteeing that they feel attractive and confident in their new eyewear. |
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The versatility of the Attitude III Sport lens helps our staff take every possible factor into consideration, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care in sports eyewear. If you're interested in sports glasses for adults or children, please contact our office for an appointment. No matter which sport you play or the level you play at, we'd love to help you improve your athletic performance!