COVID-19 UPDATE 415 Totowa Road Totowa, NJ 07512 | 973.595.0011 Contact us
Go to..
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Physicians and Eye Specialists
    • Eye Care Staff
    • Affiliations
    • Testimonials
  • Clinical Services
    • Premium Laser Cataract Surgery
    • Laser Vision Correction
    • Glaucoma Services
    • Oculoplastics and Eyelid Surgery
    • Retinal Services
    • Contact Lenses
  • For Our Patients
    • What to Bring to Your Visit
    • Medical Insurance
    • Payment Methods
    • New Patient Registration Form
    • Patient Portal
  • Social Media
    • In The News – Blog
    • Facebook
    • Youtube
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
  • Contact Us
    • Our Office
    • AMSURG | River Drive Surgery and Laser Center
    • Career

April

by giliberti

Sports Eye Safety Month

April is Sports Eye Safety Month!

Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss.
The good news is that 90 percent of eye injuries can be prevented with the use of protective eyewear.

Save your vision while playing sports by following these tips:

  • Wear the right eye protection: Wear protection with shatterproof polycarbonate lenses, as regular prescription glasses may shatter when hit by flying objects. If you wear glasses, try sports goggles on top to protect your eyes and your frames.
  • Put your helmet on: Wear a helmet with a polycarbonate face mask or wire shield.
  • Throw out old gear: Eye protection should be replaced when damaged or yellowed with age. Wear and tear may cause them to become weak and lose effectiveness.
  • Know the standards: Choose eye protection that meets American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, Giliberti Eye and Laser Center and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds athletes everywhere that the great majority of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper protection!

(SOURCE: Eye Health Observances – EyeSmart Program from American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Call Giliberti Eye and Laser Center at (973) 595-0011 to schedule your appointment!

Filed Under: Eye Health Observances

Recent Posts

  • COVID-19 Update
  • ‘No-Cut’ Laser Vision Correction Procedure at Giliberti Eye and Laser Center
  • October
  • September
  • Solar Eclipse 2017

Topics

  • Cataract
  • Eye Health
  • Eye Health Observances
  • Laser Vision Correction

Archives

  • June 2020
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017

Book an Appointment

Gilberti Eye & Laser Center

Building

Giliberti Eye and Laser Center

415 Totowa Road
Totowa, New Jersey 07512
United States (US)
Phone: 973-595-0011
Fax: 973-595-5155
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Insurance

This website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Copyright © 2017 Giliberti Eye and Laser Centers | Website and SEO by IcebergMedia.co.uk | Photography by Robert Lombardy Photography | Notice of Nondiscrimination | Notice of Privacy Practices | Disclaimer