sports frames

Safety first is a mantra in sports. Football players pad their elbows, shoulders and knees. Bicyclists wear headgear and many of us wouldn't roller blade without the protection of wrist and elbow pads.

We often forget about our most crucial sports tool - our vision. Little leaguers are required to protect their heads with helmets while batting or on base, but young ball players are more susceptible to facial\eye damage than any other injury. Sneaker technology may help those old joints, but a finger in the eye is the most common basketball injury reported by 20 to 40 year-olds. Racquetball is a great aerobic exercise, but the fast moving ball often injures adults in the face.

There is no reason to overlook eye protection. Hockey players wear face shields. Some NBA stars protect their eyes with goggles. New York Met's catchers have designed a new helmet complete with shield. Many football players face off with tinted, safety shields on their helmets.

Ask us how Sports Eyewear can protect you or your children when participating in a favorite activity. These new safety goggles and shields are equipped with polycarbonate lenses to prevent shattering, and pads designed to cushion blows and spread out any impact. While the emphasis is on safety, airflow and comfort, Sports Eyewear comes in trendy styles and hot colors.