Safe at home! Baseball eye safety tips from Defog It.
Posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 @ 07:00 AM
Keep Kids Eyes Safe
Every year there are 40,000 sports eye injuries, with baseball and basketball topping the list. For kids 14 and under, baseball is #1. Why? Some experts suggest it’s because they’re still developing their judgment and coordination. That means more wild swings that can result in a ball in the face.
The good news, of course, is that 90% of these injuries can be prevented, according to Prevent Blindness America. They recommend batting helmets with polycarbonate faceguards and protective eyewear. We recommend a Defog It in the dugout to keep that eyewear fog-free in the heat of the game.
By the way – safety eyewear is also recommended for the other sport of summer: soccer!
Read more Eyewear Safety Tips for Youth Sports – including ideas for teaching coaches and schools about the importance of safety eyewear.
