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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine

How to Prevent Sports-Related Eye Injuries

Thursday April 3, 2008
More than 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eye wear. In this article you'll get tips and recommendations for what you need to wear for every sport in order to protect your eyes from serious injury.

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Sunglasses for Sport
Athletes wear sunglasses for the way they look as much as for the way they protect. With all the slick frames and interchangeable lens systems now available, it's hard to separate quality from fashion, but don't forget that sunglasses should keep your eyes healthy and free from injury.

The Coalition To Prevent Sports Eye Injuries provides a full list of recommended eye protection by sport [pdf].

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