From the editor
The Canadian Association of Optometrists says
protective eyewear should always be considered part of
a person’s sports equipment, just like helmets or shin
pads.
The CAO notes that research indicates 90 per cent of
all eye injuries that happen while playing sports are
preventable.
In this issue of Optical Prism magazine, we explore
some of the new products that are available in Canada
to protect the eyes during sport and also improve
performance.
We also speak to the CAO about why it’s so important
to wear protective eyewear while playing with sticks,
balls, birdies or other sports equipment.
At this time of year, in most communities across Along with sports-related information, this issue also
Canada, adults and children are participating in includes a feature article on new brand launches and
organized or recreational sports. acquisitions by eyewear companies.
Since it’s March, arenas are still filled with the sounds New collections include Pure by Marchon, Life Italia
of skates gliding across ice rinks and pucks hitting Kids by WestGroupe, DB Eyewear by David Beckham
boards. by Safilo and BMW Eyewear by Marcolin.
On more spring-like days, people can be found playing You will also find within these pages a pictorial on a
soccer or lacrosse outside or running along hiking resurging trend - frames with double bridges.
trails or roadways.
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pedalling around neighbourhoods and on rolling hills.
In many spots, skiing and snowboarding are still
happening while in others people have started to enjoy
their local links.
And while each of the above sports has suggested
or mandatory equipment, something that can be
Denis Langlois,
Editor
sometimes overlooked is the importance of wearing
proper eye protection or eyewear that will improve
performance on the trails, slopes, pitches, streets or
golf courses.
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6 Optical Prism | March 2020