Eyes

Protective Eyewear Prevents Eye Injuries In Sports

Wearing protective goggles in sports is important, says optometrist Noah Shriber, because over 600,000 eye injuries occur in sports each year.
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Contact Lenses Or Protective Goggles If Wearing Helmet With Face Shield?

For sports where players wear helmets with visors or face shields such as hockey, football or lacrosse, contact lenses are better than protective eyewear because they don't fog up when an athlete sweats or plays in humid conditions, but it is important to ask your child's eye doctor if they are old enough for contacts, says optometrist Noah Shriber.
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How To Keep Goggles From Fogging? The Answer May Surprise You

Looking for a way to keep your kids' sports goggles from fogging? Optometrist Noah Shriber's answer may surprise you. (hint: it may already be in your shower).
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Buying Sport Goggles: Make Sure Your Child Likes Them First

There are three factors to consider when selecting protective eye-wear/sport goggles for your child,  optician Noah Shriber  tells MomsTeam's Angela Ruggiero.
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Eye Safety in Sports

Here are some important tips parents need to know about preventing eye injuries and first-aid for eye injuries if they occur.

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Sport-Specific Eyewear Reduces Injury Risk

September is Sports Eye Safety Month, and through its EyeSmartTM campaign the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds parents that the only way to prevent a sports-related eye injury is for athletes to wear appropriate, sport-specific protective eyewear properly fitted by an eye care professional.
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Eye Injuries in Sports: Common But Preventable

There are more than 100,000 sports-related eye injuries every year with 42,000 requiring emergency care.  90 percent of those injuries could be prevented just by wearing the proper eye protection. Why, then, do only 15 percent of children consistently wear the recommended protective eyewear?
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Fireworks Safety Tips

July is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month, and through its EyeSmartTM campaign the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind consumers to leave fireworks to professionals.
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Protective Goggles Prevent Most Eye Injuries in Sports

As many as 9 out of 10 of all sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear.  Here are some tips on buying protective goggles for your child.
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Eye Protection is Essential for All Athletes

April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, and through its EyeSmartTM campaign the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that 40,000 people suffer from eye injuries related to sports every year. The Academy advocates the need for athletes to wear appropriate, sport-specific protective eyewear properly fitted by an eye care professional.
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