The Garden Island of Kaua'i has a thriving community of sports and outdoor enthusiasts, and offers plenty of outdoor activities for you to partake in!
However, when playing sports or engaging in outdoor activities it is important to remember to keep your eyes protected!
Most sports related eye injuries are preventable, simply by wearing proper eye protection.
Here are some essential tips to keep your eyes safe while staying active:
The most crucial step in preventing sports eye injuries is wearing appropriate protective eyewear.
This may including wearing sunglasses, while running, biking or playing outdoors or even wearing sports goggles or protective eyewear while playing sports such as basketball, soccer, and more.
Make sure your eyewear meets safety standards to properly protect your eyes.
Polycarbonate lenses are ideal for sports as they are impact-resistant and provide UV protection. For outdoor sports, consider tinted lenses to reduce glare and ensure that you are able to see all of the terrain in front of you.
Ill-fitting eyewear can be just as dangerous as wearing none at all. Make sure that your protective eyewear or sunglasses fit properly. Visit us for a professional fitting of any of our available eyewear and sunglasses.
Inspect your protective eyewear regularly and replace it if you notice any damage. Make sure to stay up to date with a fully functioning pair of sunglasses or protective eyewear when playing sports or participating in dangerous outdoor activities.
While contacts improve vision during sports, they don't provide much protection to the eye itself. If you are participating in a sport or activity where your eyes are at risk, consider wearing a pair of sunglasses or protective eyewear to keep your eyes protected.
We hope you have a blast playing in the outdoors!
Our primary goal is to keep you and your eyes healthy and protected, so that you can live your life to the fullest each and every day!
Give us a call at (808) 278-8383 or visit us at our Hokulei Village Shopping Center location in Lihue, HI to shop all of our sports related eyewear!
We look forward to SEEing you soon!
