title: Eye protection in racquet sports.
abstract: This article summarizes the clinical and experimental data leading to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification of six eyeguards for racquet sports in Canada in November 1986. A parallel approach involving the American Standard of Testing and Materials (ASTM) is discussed and eyeguards meeting specifications are illustrated.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Easterbrook
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005135:Eye Protective Devices / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D013177:Sports; D013715:Tennis