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Why Athletes Should Wear Protective Eyewear

Wagner Kapoor Institute Blog Why Athletes Should Wear Protective Eyewear
Why Athletes Should Wear Protective Eyewear

Protective sports goggles made with polycarbonate lenses are designed to withstand high-impact collisions.

Impact resistant sports goggles

These lenses are:

Athletes who wear prescription glasses should consider sports-specific prescription goggles to maintain clear vision while protecting their eyes.

At Wagner Kapoor Institute, we often remind patients that protecting your eyes should be just as important as protecting your head or teeth during sports.

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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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