By Dr. Gary Goberville
Do you know the number one cause of eye injuries in children under sixteen?
The answer to that question is sports! Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat more than 40,000 sports-related eye injuries. More than one-third of the victims are children. Sports with the highest risk include basketball, fencing, paintball, water polo, racquetball, hockey, football, lacrosse, fencing, soccer and downhill skiing. More than 90% of these injuries are preventable by wearing helmets, goggles and protective eyewear.
Do you know the number two cause of harm to your eyes?
Extended exposure to harmful ultraviolet light can also harm your eyes! Whether you are playing softball or beach volleyball in July, or skiing and snowboarding in January, your eyes are exposed to the sun’s rays. While most sunglasses can help block UV rays from entering through the lenses, most frame styles do not prevent rays from reaching the eyes from the sides, top, and bottom of the glasses. The greatest measure of UV protection can be achieved with a combination of UV-absorbing sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat.
Do you know how often to get an Annual eye health exam?
It is recommended that you get your eye health examination every year. Just because you see well now doesn’t mean that your eyes are healthy. Most eye diseases start in places that do not affect your vision. Early detection of eye diseases can save your sight, and that is an important asset to protect. Just like your annual physical, your annual eye health check up can preserve your vision for years to come. If it has been more than a year, call your eye doctor to get the health of your eyes examined.
Dr. Gary Goberville,
Optometric Physician
Eye Site Vision Center
2344 N. University Dr. Coral?Springs
354-344-3937