Vision & Voice
Why is it
important
for both
the public
and athletes
to invest in
quality sports
eyewear?
“It’s key to invest
in eyewear that
will withstand the
hustle and bustle of
your daily life, not to
mention your most
adventurous activi-
ties. Frames with
anti-glare/polarized
lenses help reduce
the sun’s glare from
entering the eyes
and offer sharper
optics. Additionally,
frames made with
durable materials
are ideal for long-
lasting, comfortable
and anti-breakable
wear.”
Jessica A. Lutz,
The Vision Council
08 Optical Prism | October 2017
“Both the public and athletes benefit from quality sports eyewear the most
when the eyewear fits properly, meets safety standards and has the proper lens
for the activity. Protecting their eyes with proper eyewear is an essential function
for sports eyewear.”
Rob Maser, commercial sales director, Wiley X, Inc.
“Sports eyewear is designed to protect
persons engaged in athletic activity from
as many of the associated ocular hazards
as possible. Examples of such hazards
can include: sunlight, impact from flying
objects, elbows, fingers and/or knees, dust,
chemicals in field markings. Sometimes,
the lenses in the eyewear can be designed to
enhance visual performance and there-
fore athletic performance. Both elite and
casual athletes can benefit from the pro-
tection and vision enhancement provided
by well-designed sports eyewear."
Dr. Ralph Chou,
University of Waterloo Optometry Clinic,
Ontario Association of Optometrists
“SALES IN SPORT EYEWEAR
CONTINUES TO GROW AS ATHLETES
AND WEEKEND WARRIORS ALIKE,
SEE THE BENEFITS THAT QUALITY
SPORT EYEWEAR CAN HAVE.
ANYTIME YOU ARE PARTICIPATING
IN SPORT, WHETHER FOR LEISURE
OR COMPETITION, THE CLEARER
THE VISION AND THE LESS
DISTRACTION, THE BETTER
THE PERFORMANCE.”
PAUL SIM,
LICENSED OPTICIAN