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Did you know that eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the U.S.? And, that most of the injuries that occur in school-aged children are sports-related? Well, not only is it true, it also accounts for approximately 100,000 physician visits each year at a cost of more than $175 million. Using protective eyewear can prevent over ninety percent of these sports injuries.

Problem is, many kids cite all kinds of complaints about the comfort and “coolness” factor of protective sports eyewear – under-helmet eyewear, in particular. Read on to learn how to help ease these complaints of discomfort and keep your kids’ eyes better protected while playing sports.

Top Kids’ Complaints about Protective Sports Eyewear

It’s no surprise that children (when asked) tend to not like wearing prescription eyewear and sports helmets during sports to begin with. When asked in a Consumer Product Safety Commission survey in association with AAA members, the majority of children under the age of 15 responded with the following:

  • The glasses make you look nerdy, geeky, or dorky to begin with, especially when you play sports
  • The glasses don’t stay on, or you have to keep messing with them when you start sweating
  • Glasses are uncomfortable when you wear a sports helmet with them

Choose Safe, Comfortable and Attractive Protective Eyewear for Kids

Currently, the majority of youth sports organizations do not require the use of eye protection. So, it’s up to the parents and the coaches to make sure children wear safety glasses or goggles when playing sports.

Ordinary eyewear does not prevent injuries to the eyes. Adding to the discomfort of actually having to wear a helmet, most prescription eyewear does not conform to the helmet to create a level of optimal comfort for children. However, there is a solution.

The Benefits of Helmet Spex over Traditional Sports Eyewear

Helmet Spex by Liberty Sport are specifically designed to be the best-fitting frame for youth-based sports requiring a helmet. These prescription-ready sport goggles are made of a high-impact polycarbonate for maximum protection, and come with these unique features:

  • Specially designed to be worn under sports helmets
  • Soft Rubber end pieces at the goggles mold to the face to provide optimal cushioning and comfort
  • A newly designed soft goggle strap has contours over the ears for a more comfortable fit that does not interfere with the helmet
  • Vents in the goggles increase airflow and reduce fogging with FogBlok coating
  • New designs include a fade from matte to gloss finish for better styling, giving a more athletic appearance than traditional prescription glasses
  • The custom skull cap included is designed to be worn with the goggles, under the sports helmet for the most precise fit
  • Helmet Spex meets or exceeds ASTM F803 impact resistance for several sports, keeping your child as safe as possible

In addition to these key features, Helmet Spex stays in place.

All of these features add up to top-level athletic eye safety for your child.

Liberty Sport is committed to providing top-quality eye protection for youth-based sports that require a helmet.

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