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What Do You Know About Sports and Eye Safety??
You have your kneepads and your helmet. Or your faceguard and your gloves. Before you walk onto the field or court to play a sport, don’t forget to protect your eyes. Find out more about preventing eye injuries by taking this quiz.
1. Most sports eye injuries can be prevented by using the correct protective eyewear.
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serious eye injuries in sports and recreation can be prevented by using the correct protective eyewear. Eye injuries are among the most serious sports injuries in terms of their lifelong impact: If vision is lost through an eye injury, it usually can't be restored.
2. Racquet sports are considered one of the high-risk sports for eye injuries.
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Sports that put a player at high risk for eye injury are those that use an object such as a ball, puck or bat or those that involve body contact. These sports include tennis, baseball, basketball, hockey, football, lacrosse, fencing, paintball, and water polo. Some sports, such as boxing or wrestling, are considered very high risk because the participants don't wear eye protection and they are in contact with each other. Low-risk sports are swimming, gymnastics, running, and cycling.
3. A "black eye" is usually a medical emergency.
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A black eye occurs when the eye and eyelid are bruised through a blow to the eye. A black eye looks serious, but it usually is not. A blow to the eye (blunt trauma) can cause serious injury, however. A blow can cause a broken bone beneath the eyeball. This is called an orbital fracture. It can also cause a broken eyeball, called a ruptured globe, or blood behind the cornea, a condition called hyphema. It can also cause a detached retina. A scrape on the cornea (corneal abrasion) is another common type of eye injury that occurs in sports. It usually happens when a player's fingernail scrapes across another player's eye. The eye can also be injured by an object that enters the eye. An example would be a BB pellet or piece of broken glass. Snow and water sports also can lead to radiation burns on the eyes from the sun reflected off bright surfaces. You should see your healthcare provider if you have any type of eye injury.
4. You should talk with your healthcare provider before signing up for a sport.
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You should talk with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. Your provider can also advise you on protective eyewear for the sport. If you have a personal or family history of retinal problems, you should also see an eye doctor before playing a high-risk sport.
5. If you don't have protective eyewear, you can wear a sturdy pair of sunglasses instead.
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Although sunglasses are important when participating in snow or water sports, they will not protect your eyes against blows or objects. Even if you wear a faceguard or helmet, you still need protective eyewear. The lenses on your protective eyewear should be made of 3 mm polycarbonate. These are thin and light, and resist impact. If you need prescription lenses, they also can be made of 3 mm polycarbonate.
6. A player who has an eye injury should return to play only when an eye doctor gives his or her OK.
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The eye doctor will make sure the eye is working as it should. Players should never use pain medicine on the eye so they can keep playing.
7. You should wear swimming goggles wherever you swim.
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Chlorine in public pools can irritate your eyes. Water in ponds and lakes can contain the organism acanthamoeba. This organism can cause inflammation of the cornea.