How to Buy Squash Eyewear
The game of squash can be hazardous to the eyes, according to the American Optometric Association. Eye injuries from a stray ball are practically preventable when players wear proper protective eyewear that satisfies tournament standards. Use the following steps when buying squash eyewear.
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Instructions
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Purchase squash eyewear at a sports or optical store. If you wear prescription glasses, have squash eyewear made with the same prescription. It also helps if the person fitting you for the eyewear is familiar with the game of squash.
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Try wiggling the lenses to ensure they stay secure in the frame. Quality squash eyewear needs to have deep-grooved lens mounting in a proper framework to prevent injury should the lens pop out and into the eye.
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Feel along the eyebrow and edge of the nose areas to check for a slight give or cushioning. This prevents the squash player from cuts or injuries to the face should the ball hit the eyewear.
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Ascertain that the eyewear forms around the face to insure a wide view of the squash court. Eyewear that obstructs the player's view of the court partially defeats the purpose of it being protective.
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Read the label on the eyewear package to indicate scratch and fog resistant coatings. Eyewear with resistant coatings will alleviate a player's worries about visual restrictions because of body heat or sweat. Also, such coatings can increase the longevity of the eyewear
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Buy eyewear with a strap. It is not necessary, but you may feel more secure that the goggles won't fall off.
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Tips & Warnings
When buying protective squash eyewear for children, make sure the goggles fit snugly but not too tight and that they aren't oversized.
Like regular prescription eyewear, the price for squash eyewear runs the gamut from extremely affordable for nonprescription versions to more costly for prescription lenses. Knowing your eyes are protected in this fast-moving game is worth the cost.
Most athletic centers issue eyewear for squash if you don't own a pair. They won't be as custom-fitting as those you buy yourself, but they're better than not wearing any eye protection.
Put proper eye protection on before entering a squash court.
