Sports and Eye Safety: Tips for Parents and Teachers

There are different types of protective eyewear that are best for different sports.

Kids need safety goggles with polycarbonate lenses when playing sports like:

Kids need helmets with attached polycarbonate face guards or face masks when playing sports like:

Kids need swim safety goggles with polycarbonate lenses when playing sports that happen in water, like: 

• Surfing
• Water polo
• Water skiing or tubing

Kids may need other types of eye and face protection for sports like fencing, lacrosse, and paintball, and when playing certain positions, like goalie. If you’re not sure what type of protective eyewear your child needs, ask your child’s eye doctor or coach.