THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR FOR CHILDREN WHO PLAY SPORTS 

For children who participate in sports, eye safety should be taken very seriously to ensure protection from fast-flying balls, bats, sticks, pucks, and elbows. Appleton Eye Associates carries a wide range of protective sports eyeglass brands for kids including Nike, Oakley, and Ray-Ban.   

According to the National Eye Institute, an Emergency Room in the U.S. treats a sports-related eye injury once every 13 minutes, and research shows that roughly 90% of these injuries could be prevented with protective eyeglasses. Shatter-resistant sports glasses fitted with a strap provide an important addition to any other protective equipment that’s needed for playing sports safely. 

Since everyday eyeglasses don’t provide adequate protection for kids who play sports, it’s important to have an eye care professional determine the best eyeglass frames to be fitted with your child’s prescription lenses. The optometrists at Appleton can help your aspiring star pick out the perfect frames that provide them with the best fit, safety, and comfort they need for optimal athletic performance. 

Whether your son or daughter is planning to be the next Wayne Gretzky or Mia Hamm, we invite you and the kids to stop by one of our five convenient North Shore locations to be fitted for sports glasses. 

Our friendly, expert staff will help you find the best sports glasses for your child to stay safe when they’re hitting it out of the park, knocking down a three, or putting the biscuit in the basket! 

Please contact us today to schedule an appointment.