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According to the National Society to Prevent
Blindness, almost 7,000 injuries were found to be related to playing
basketball. This only represents the injuries that were reported, so the
number can be even more than that. Typically, the injury is sustained
from a finger poking the eye. Injuries can be prevented through the use
of sport goggles. These goggles not only provide protection from injury,
but can also be fit with your prescription in them. Even if you need a
slight vision correction, it will help you see the ball one second
sooner, or help your aim by a fraction of an inch. Look for the
following when selecting the right type of goggle:
- Polycarbonate Lenses:
This is the most important property of all protective goggles. Good
polycarb is virtually unbreakable, and will sustain the impact of a
ball or finger.
- Durable Frame Design:
The frame must also be able to withstand the impact of a ball or
finger. Therefore, a frame made out of polycarbon is the the best
choice. Shields are becoming more popular for this sport, however,
do not offer the best protection. (see coverage below).
- Coverage: The frame must
cover the entire eye socket, not only the eyeball itself. Impact to
any of the "soft" parts of the eye can cause serious damage. Look
for a frame that sits closely to the face, as a finger can easily
make its way through any gap. Shields can easily become dislodged so
a finger can penetrate underneath. Be careful if choosing this
option.
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Look For
-Polycarbonate
lenses
-Durable Frame Design
-Coverage
-Padding
-Lens Color
-Sports Band
-Prescription Capability
Recommended Styles
-Rec-Specs
-Bolle Vigillante or Parole
-Rudy Project Rydon, Kerosene
-Wiley-X PT-1 or PT-2
-Hilco Sports Goggles
Prescription Information
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Padding: The frame should have padding at the temple
points and bridge points to "cushion the blow". Padding will absorb
some of the shock to lessen the overall impact, and to assure the
frame itself does not cause damage to the facial structures.
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Sports Band:
The frame should be secured by an elasticized band, not temple
pieces. You want something that will be secured tight to the head so
that it won't fall off. A frame with temples will not hold tight
enough, and a jab from a finger could lift the frame off, and make
its way to the eye.
- Lens
Color: A clear lens provides the
best visual acuity indoors. An anti-reflective coating can also be
placed on the lens to absorb additional glare off the indoor
lighting. A regular lens reflects 8% of incidental light, while an
anti-reflective coating applied to the lens will allow 99% of the
light to pass through the lens, giving the best visual acuity. A
yellow lens can also be used to cut the glare of overhead lighting.
However, the lens color will reduce visual acuity slowing down
reaction times.
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Prescription Lenses:
A goggle gives the widest field of view for the athlete. Shield must
be fit with a prescription insert that fits behind the lens, and
therefore, limits the periphery a little.
Recommended Styles:
Rec Specs
and Hilco Sports goggles--meet all of the above
requirements, and can be fit with a prescription lens. Shields type
designs these are not the safest type of frame as they can be easily
dislodged and do not provide the same protection. Other good shields are
from Bolle, Smith , Rudy Project and
Wiley-X. Or, if you want a prescription lens that is built
directly into the frame, the Wiley-X
SG-1 that can be fit with lenses directly in, but come with a strap so
that they fit like goggles. Or, you choose a regular sunglass
style and put clear (or yellow to cut glare) safety lenses in them.
Secure the frame with a strap.
To Improve Your Game:
Check out our vision training products including the Bat-Rac
here.
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