{"id":7576,"date":"2026-09-23T01:51:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T05:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visionpros.com\/pro\/?p=7576"},"modified":"2026-09-23T01:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T05:51:50","slug":"sports-eye-safety-month-tips-for-protecting-your-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visionpros.com\/pro\/sports-eye-safety-month-tips-for-protecting-your-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Eye Safety Month Tips for Protecting Your Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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September is Sports Eye Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about eye injuries associated with outdoor activities. According to Prevent Blindness, more than 44,000 sports-related eye injuries were treated in the United States in 2025. Basketball had the highest injury rate among people ages 15 and above, while pool and water sports led among children ages 14 and below.<\/p>\n

Athletes face risks from fast-moving balls, sticks, fingers, elbows, falls, and collisions. Wearing sport-specific eye protection can reduce those risks while keeping vision clear during play.<\/p>\n

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44,000+<\/div>\n
Sports-related eye injuries treated in the US in 2025<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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9 of 10<\/div>\n
Childhood sports eye injuries preventable with the right eyewear<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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September<\/div>\n
Observed annually as Sports Eye Safety Month<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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In This Guide<\/p>\n

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  1. Why Sports Eye Safety Matters<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Which Sports Have the Highest Risk of Eye Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Common Sports-Related Eye Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. How to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What Type of Eye Protection to Wear<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Can You Wear Contact Lenses While Playing Sports<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Tips for Parents and Coaches<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. What to Do After a Sports Eye Injury<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. More Details About Sports Eye Safety<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Why Sports Eye Safety Matters<\/h2>\n

    An eye injury can affect more than one game or practice. Sports-related trauma ranges from surface scratches to retinal damage and injuries involving the bones around the eye.<\/p>\n

    Protective eyewear plays a major role in prevention. The National Eye Institute states that the right protective eyewear can prevent 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries among children. Regular prescription glasses, sunglasses<\/a>, and contact lenses<\/a> do not serve as substitutes for protective sports eyewear.<\/p>\n

    Which Sports Have the Highest Risk of Eye Injuries?<\/h2>\n

    Sports involving high-speed objects, close player contact, sticks, bats, or racquets tend to expose the eyes to greater injury risk.<\/p>\n

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    \n\"Basketball\"
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    \n\"Baseball\"
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    \n\"Hockey\"
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    \n\"Lacrosse\"
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    \n\"Racquet
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    \n\"Fencing\"
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    \n\"Paintball\"
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    \n\"Water