There are an estimated 40,000 sports and recreation-related eye injuries each year and the majority of them happen to children. What can you do in Dubai to protect the eyes of your children?
Most of you know about the importance of bicycle helmets, catcher’s masks and skating pads for your kids, but what many of you may not know is that your child’s vision also may be at risk if he or she plays certain sports without special eye protection.
The good news is that 90 percent of these injuries are preventable with the appropriate eyewear.
If your child plays sports, your Eye M.D. (Ophthalmologist) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend the following eye protection:
Baseball, hockey and lacrosse-a helmet with a polycarbonate facemask or wire shield. Make sure hockey facemasks are approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC) or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or a similar local organization.
Basketball, racquet sports and soccer-sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses and side shields. Make sure goggles meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
Eyewear may be needed for other sports as well. Check with your Eye M.D. (Ophthalmologist) for the proper protection.
Although no type of eye protection can prevent every injury, studies and experience have shown that the right protective eyewear is very effective. Also, there’s no evidence that wearing eye protection hampers athletic performance. Many famous athletes, including NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabber and NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, have excelled in their respective sports while wearing protective eyewear.
As well as sports activities, certain toys also can pose a threat to your child’s vision. Be sure that toys and games are appropriate for your child’s age and maturity level. Children’s eyes can be severely injured by sharp or protruding parts or toys with projectiles. Avoid giving your children toys such as bows and arrows, darts and pellet guns.
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2 comments:
I arrived in Dubai recently and were surprised by the harsh and bright sunlight. Do you think my kids need to wear sunglasses?
Looking forward to see you answer.
Sarah Ten Boom
There are so many imitation sunglasses in the markets of Dubai. Does it make a difference to my eyes to use the cheap stuff, or should I buy some brandname sunglasses?
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