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Eye protection safety tips for skiing and snowboarding

As snowsports fans pack for a trip to the slopes, they should be sure to include everything they need for visual clarity on the slopes. The ability to clearly see the trail, hazards and fellow snow-lovers is a critical safety issue. The National Ski Patrol puts sunglasses and goggles at the top of their equipment checklist for skiers and snowboarders. Eyewear is vital for preventing flying snow and ice from obscuring vision during a high-speed descend, and it protects a skier’s eyes from twigs or debris. Sunglasses block UV rays that can cause vision damage.

Here’s a checklist for vision safety on the slopes:

• Wear goggles to protect vision. Look for goggles with venting that can help prevent fogging. Some goggles also have anti-fog features like coatings or multiple layers of lenses.
• Fog-proof your sunglasses and eyeglasses. Your eyewear can fog up even if your goggles are fog-free. So remember to use an anti-fog spray or anti-fog towelette on them.
• Give new life to “fog-free” goggles. If you own goggles that aren’t supposed to fog, but do, an application of an anti-fog treatment like Clarity Defog It can clear things up.
• Carry anti-fog in your pocket or gear bag. When you’re standing at the top of the hill, it’s no time to find out you can’t see.
• Keep a fog-free view when you head for the chalet, too. Wear eyeglasses? Going from slope temperatures to a toasty fire can fog up lenses. Use an anti-fog so you can see all the fun.
• Remember, impaired vision is more than a hassle on a great down-hill run. It can be a serious safety hazard. Keep your vision protected, clear, and fog-free and you’ll be looking at a safer adventure.

For further information, check
National Ski Patrol Skiing and Snowboarding tips:http://nsp.org