Vision & Voice
“WHY SHOULD
ATHLETES WEAR
PROTECTIVE
OR ASSISTIVE
EYEWEAR?”
“Today several athletes are wearing glasses and sunglasses for
a number of reasons. The obvious one being to protect them-
selves against sun, dust, wind or an impact. But athletes have
realized that sunglasses can offer more than just protection.
Competitive athletes are always looking to better their perfor-
mance and to this end sunglasses have come a long way and
have many technical lens and frame features that can help
athletes gain a competitive edge.”
Anthony Joly-Pottuz, product manager,
Bollé Sunglasses.
“Protective eyewear is a must for athletes of all levels in terms
of safety, visual performance and eye health. This is one aspect
of vision for which we can do great good by working together
with our partners to increase awareness and provide the best-
quality eyewear, thus helping Canadians see better.”
Jean-François Lacasse,
Vice-President of marketing and business development,
Essilor Canada.
“When playing sports, assistive or corrective eyewear may
help to improve or enhance hand-eye co-ordination, binocular
space perception and clarity of vision, resulting in improved
athletic performance. Additionally, severe eye injuries can occur
in non-contact sports and can often be prevented if protective
eyewear is worn.”
Dr. Ralph Chou, MSc, OD, FAAO Optometrist,
Ontario Association of Optometrists member.
“For those athletes who have not previously worn eyewear, it
is recommended that you try them to protect your eyes from
various elements, especially outdoors. Experience visual clarity,
UV protection, glare reduction and freedom, simply by choosing
the correct eyewear.”
Dale Mouscos, sales strategy & marketing supervisor,
HOYA Vision Care Canada.
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