April is Sports Eye Safety Month, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society says those partaking in sports activities should consider investing in eyewear that can help lower the risk of sustaining an eye injury.

Doctor Bryce Ford says despite eye injuries being common, 38 per cent of Canadians say they rarely, or never, wear protective eyewear when participating in sports, especially at the recreational level.

Ford adds wearing protective eyewear reduces injuries like eyelid lacerations which can cause vision loss.

Ford recommends that athletes get protective eyewear that’s made with polycarbonate, as the material is more effective in protecting against projectiles like balls and pucks.

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