On the Cover
Sports
shades for
all seasons
By Jody Johnson-Pettit
Staying active is great for overall health, but it’s
very important to protect the eyes while on the
links, court, pitch or ice.
April is Sports Eye Safety Month and optical
experts say a majority of sports-related eye
injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the
proper protection.
“Whether it’s baseball, soccer or even badminton:
if something could hit you in the face, you need to
wear protective eyewear,” says the Alberta College
and Association of Opticians.
FLOATABLES BY BOLLE
For people who enjoy fishing, boating, surfing or hanging
out at the beach, Bollé has added new floatable sunglasses
to its product offerings.
“Two of our top outdoor styles have been transformed
with the innovative floating features so those that spend
lots of time on or by the water, never have to fear losing
their sunglasses,” says Rene Gerber, marketing manager –
Canada, Bollé Brands.
“These models are designed to stay afloat in water with
two different technologies.”
Now that spring is here and summer is just
around the corner, many eyewear companies
have launched new products aimed at helping
professional and amateur athletes alike to
perform at the top of their game while also
protecting the eyes from injury or potentially
damaging light.
Bracken
14 Optical Prism | April 2019