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From the editor
The Canadian Association of Optometrists puts it best : good vision isn ’ t a guarantee .
Although our bodies have natural defences to protect our eyes from potential damage - our eyelids and eyelashes keep dust and debris out , tears protect the front of the eye and facial bones shield against trauma - our eyes are always vulnerable . Thankfully , eyewear companies have been working for decades to manufacture , improve and market products to protect arguably our most important sense organ .
Sunglasses , for example , safeguard our eyes from ultraviolet light , while safety goggles , face shields and masks can protect our eyes while at work or in the workshop .
Lenses have been designed to protect our vision from the potentially dangerous effects of blue light from the sun , cellphones , computer screens and televisions . Eyewear companies have also responded to the potential risks associated with playing sports by developing products that can protect the eyes while we ’ re cycling , running , skiing or fishing .
Many of these products have also been designed to improve our performance on the field , pitch or on the water .
In this issue of Optical Prism magazine , we take a look at these products and find out about the latest and greatest in sports-related eyewear that are on the market today .
We also speak with Dr . Kirsten North , the in-house policy OD with the Canadian Association of Optometrists about the potential risks to our vision from playing sports and what we can do to mitigate them . Dr . North says every time we participate in a sport , we are putting our eyes at risk .
And that ’ s why it ’ s so important to take proactive steps to safeguard our vision . This issue of Optical Prism also includes our coverage of Vision Expo East , shines a spotlight on many new eyewear products and includes recent headlines from the vision industry .
We hope you enjoy !
Denis Langlois , Editor .
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