The month of April is Sports Eye Safety Month.
Eye Protection at Play: Face Guards, Visors and Other Sports Eye Safety Equipment
Sports have specific requirements for eye protection appropriate for that sport. Your sport’s governing body may set and certify these requirements. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) may as well. In some cases, both organizations may have requirements.
ASTM sets the standards that eye protection must meet to prevent eye injuries in your sport. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has listed some eye-safety standards by sport below. This is not a comprehensive list. Search the ASTM website to see if they provide a standard for your sport.
Racket sports, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, and women’s lacrosse
- ASTM F803: Face protectors
- ASTM F910: Face guards — youth baseball
- USA LaCrosse: Women’s eyewear
Ice hockey
- ASTM F513: Eye and face protective equipment
- ASTM F1587: Head and face protective equipment for ice hockey goaltenders
Paintball
- ASTM F1776: Eye protectors
Airsoft sports
- ASTM F2879: Eye protectors
Skiing and snowboarding
- ASTM F659: High-impact resistant eye protective devices
The Academy recommends protective glasses or goggles with UV protection when snow or water skiing. They will help shield your eyes from sunburn and glare.
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