Optics Outfitter Blog

Basketball has always been a physically demanding, fast-paced, and high-scoring game where players are always on the ball. Whether you are a professional or recreational basketball player, the sport's inherent contact nature increases the risk of accidental falls, hits, and collisions when players go for rebounds, block shots, or try to steal the ball from an opponent. According to annual data from Prevent Blindness, basketball is often the top sport for eye injuries. There's so much action happening at one time, and injuries to the eye can happen quickly and without warning. As a player, having the protection of prescription...

As women’s and girls’ lacrosse continue to grow, so does the need to address the role of appropriate corrective eyewear. If you wear corrective lenses/prescription glasses, there are new options available for you. U.S. Lacrosse (USAL) has updated their game rules in January 2020, requiring women and girls to wear an SEI (Safety Equipment Institute)-certified protective eyewear that meets the current ASTM standard, F3077-17. This rule change was designed to minimize or significantly reduce rare but catastrophic eye injuries due to the impact and penetration of lacrosse balls. An SEI certification ensures that every eyewear meets specific performance requirements such...

When people think of racket sports, they often think of tennis. Though tennis is one of the most popular forms of racket sports out there, there are still a lot of alternative options available. Pickleball, racquetball, and squash are among the other racket sports where having superior hand-eye-body coordination is a real advantage.  Sharp, clear vision is essential to the quick reactions and split-second decisions players make with every score. That is why if you’re having trouble seeing the ball, one of the best decisions you can make is investing in a quality pair of racket sports glasses. Guide to...

Ice hockey is an energetic, high-speed game coupled with sharp skates and a hard puck. As one of the fastest-growing youth sports in the country, players also get to master multiple skills such as skating, passing, stick handling, and goal shooting.  The action on the ice moves quickly and collisions are part of the game, which makes it imperative to have the right safety gear before you step on the ice. The right pair of sports glasses can improve your visual performance on the ice and is key for optimal depth perception, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and ability to track the...