Prescription contact lenses free us from many of the everyday hassles associated with glasses, and nowhere more so than in sport. Contact lenses can be especially great for teenagers involved in athletics.
Here are some ways that contact lenses can improve your game.
Better sport performance
Contact lenses cover much more of your field of vision than glasses do, increasing overall clarity and improving peripheral vision.
Ball & racquet sports
Sport that involve agility and quick movements are great with prescription contact lenses, which don't slip off your field of vision (or fall away altogether) in pivotal moments.
Contact and extreme sports
Extreme sports and rough, high-contact sports (such as wrestling and rugby) are tough enough without worrying about getting injured by your own glasses.
Racing sports
Contact lenses stay on to give you sharp vision even at high speeds, and increase your field of view so that you can see who's coming up behind you.
Increased comfort
Wearing contact lenses during workouts or competitions means freedom from the distraction of slipping frames and the worry of losing your glasses. You can focus on the game, not on managing your eyewear.
Advances in contact lens technology may also offer athletes more comfort. Disposable contact lenses give you a fresh, smooth surface every day to reduce irritation. New generations of silicone hydrogel contact lenses improve gas permeability, giving your eyes more access to oxygen for better vision, while still maintaining wettability and comfort.
Better protection for your eyes
In addition to removing the risk of eye injury from broken or shattered glasses, contact lenses for sport can help make it easier for you to protect your eyes during play. Contact lenses also keep you safe by making it easier to wear helmets and protective goggles that shield your eyes from UV and blunt force damage.
Contact lenses with sports can help make your game a better and more enjoyable experience. Talk to your optician about the contact lenses that are best suited for your sport.