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The Most Common Sports Eye Injuries

Wagner Kapoor Institute Blog The Most Common Sports Eye Injuries
The Most Common Sports Eye Injuries

Sports-related eye injuries affect thousands of athletes each year, especially children and teenagers.

Common injuries include:

Sports with the highest risk include:

Many injuries could be prevented with proper protective eyewear.

Athlete wearing protective sports eyewear

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Wagner Kapoor Institute Wagner Kapoor Institute, specializes in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, eye tumors, and the diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. We are the preferred referral for National Retina Centers of Excellence and the preeminent provider of adult and pediatric macula and retina treatments located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia & North Carolina. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer the latest technology and treatments to save your eyesight.

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