It’s that time of the year again. Labor Day has passed,
school busses are seemingly ubiquitous in your morning commute, and the entire
world is showing a return to their regular daily routines. Summer is coming to
a close, and fast!
This may not really indicate a change in the usual schedules
for everyone, but for many, the beginning of September also means the start of
school. The staff of Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley has grown
accustomed to getting visits from more people in their late teens and early 20s
at this time of year. (Small wonder,
considering that the University of
Berkeley is only a short distance away.) And with school come many different clubs
and intramural sports teams. Interestingly enough, September is also “Sports Eye
Injury Prevention Awareness Month.” Whether you are a parent with kids who play
sports, a high school or college student on a team roster, or just someone who
likes to stay active, sports-related eye injuries are something to be mindful
of when beginning your team’s season.
It is estimated that every year, 100,000 eye injuries are
sports-related and of these, 42,000 have required a visit to an emergency room.
About 13,500 sports-related eye injuries result in permanent loss of sight.
Wearing protective eyewear can prevent up to 90 percent of
sports-related eye injuries, thus providing peace of mind for parents and
athletes alike. Basic protective sunglasses and goggles are very affordable,
and a worthwhile investment. Whatever the cost, in the long run it is a small
price to pay when it comes to protecting your vision – what many would consider
the most important of all senses. Taking this preventative measure will also
help lower the nearly $200 million a year spent on treating sports-related eye
injuries.
In addition to purchasing protective eyewear, visiting your
eye care physician for an annual comprehensive eye exam can help slow down and
correct vision problems before they threaten your eyesight. Visit your
ophthalmologist, optometrist or vision care specialist for critical information
about preventative measures you can take to help protect your vision.
Thanks for reading. Be safe…and keep your sites on healthy
vision.
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