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Did you know that most glasses are not safe to wear while playing sports? For glasses to be approved for athletics wear, they have to undergo special testing. Goggles are one option for those playing sports, but contact lenses tend to be a more popular choice.
Glasses also tend to be uncomfortable for sports. They can slide off due to sweat, move out of position while you run, fog over due to weather changes, and possibly will not fit comfortably under helmets or headgear. Wearing contact lenses provides athletes with better vision and depth perception, as well as a wider field of view. It is easier to track objects in motion like a fly ball without a frame blocking your peripheral vision.
While also being convenient and unobtrusive, contacts can provide added protection from the sun. Acuvue Oasys is proven to block 95-99% of harmful UV rays. Wearing sunglasses is not an option with all sports, but contacts with UV coverage can help provide extra protection.
Tinted contact lenses can actually improve an athlete’s performance by increasing their vision with better contrast sensitivity. This allows for better vision in all lighting conditions, as well as helping them to see farther away. Professional athletes use these contact lenses for a variety of sports such as baseball, track, shooting, and golf.
At Clarksville Eye Clinic, we can fit you in some great contact lenses that will help you on the field, track, or court.
By Tangee Davis O.D.
Clarksville Eye Clinic was selected best of Clarksville 2014. They are located at the Dover Crossing triangle on Ft Campbell Boulevard. Find them online at www.clarksvilleeyeclinic.com