Sports Eye Safety Month: What Our Eye Doctor Wants You to Know

Sports Eye Safety Month!

Sports eye safety month is here, and that means it's time to talk with your optometry professionals to make sure that you or your child are properly protecting your eyes while playing sports. At Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville, our eye care staff is experienced at helping our patients keep their eyes safe, no matter what activities they choose to participate in.

Why Annual Vision Checks Matter

One of the most important parts of keeping eyes safe while playing sports is having regular vision checks. This is especially important in sports that involve hitting a moving target, such as baseball, softball, and tennis. Clear vision is key to ensuring that participants don’t get hit while playing.

Protecting Your Eyes

Of course, it's also important that you wear proper protective eyewear for your sport. This may include protective goggles or switching from regular glasses to sports glasses. If you participate in a water sport, it's important that you use high quality goggles to protect your eyes from chemicals in the pool.

At your appointment with our optometrist, be sure to mention your recreational activities so we can help you make sure that your eyes are fully protected. This may even involve talking about protective prescription sunglasses if your sport means that you spend a lot of time out in the sun.

Call Our Clarksville Optometrist

At Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville, it's important to us that we help you take care of all your optometry needs, and that includes protecting your eyes while playing sports. Whether you need your annual checkup or want to talk to our optometrist about how to protect your eyes while you're playing sports, we're here to help. Call Sites Vision Clinic today to set up an appointment at (931) 647-5237!