Pickleball glasses can be the difference between a good time and a trip to the ER.
Eye injuries are the fastest-growing injury in pickleball, but they are 100% preventable. For most recreational players, the Gearbox Vision offers the best balance of certified safety and price. If you want pro-level clarity and contrast, the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL is the industry standard. Whatever you choose, ensure it has polycarbonate lenses and an ASTM F803 or ANSI Z87.1 impact rating.
It seems a day doesn’t go by where I don’t see a Facebook or blog post surrounding eye damage caused by pickleball. While it appears the odds of an eye injury while playing pickleball is relatively low, you still might want to consider wearing ocular protection when playing.
The number of people who suffer eye injuries from recreational sports each year is quite staggering, with more than 600,000 cases, including many who go blind. You never think it will be you, but with racquet/paddle sports the fourth largest offender–and with up to 90% of eye injuries avoided by using protective glasses with polycarbonate lenses–why not put safety on your side?
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