Now that the NBA season is in full swing, we’re reminded of the sobering statistics that show that basketball is the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States. The most common injuries among basketball player include scratched corneas, orbital trauma and fractures, and hyphema, when a contusion causes blood to collect in the front of the eye. Most of these injuries can be prevented by one simple step – wearing protective eyewear. Protective eyewear has become more and more prevalent on NBA courts in recent years, hopefully more and more stars take this precaution that can save their vision and possibly their careers. Share this with friends and family who are active in contact sports, and leave us a review if this is helpful to you or someone you care about.
