title: Prevention of sports injuries.
abstract: The eye care professional has the responsibility to advise the patient of potential eye injuries in sports and the available methods of protection against injury. Polycarbonate is the lens material of choice, both plano and for prescription eye wear for athletes and other active people. Those who fabricate and dispense eye wear must be aware of the need for safety eye wear and advise patients appropriately. They should stock and distribute the material at reasonable prices.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Vinger
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005135:Eye Protective Devices / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D014481:United States