Which protective glasses for high-risk sports?
During any sports activity, your vision is in high demand, as it has to process most of the external information an athlete receives. Obstacles, reaction speed, coordination and spatial awareness all depend on the eye receiving this information properly. Yet while good eyesight is essential for sport, athletes often overlook the risk of eye injury. To protect your eyes effectively, protective glasses are the ideal ally. Discover in this article how to choose the best equipment for your discipline.
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Which protective glasses for which sport?
Whether you practice a combat sport, a board sport, a racket sport or an endurance sport, protecting your eyes is just as important as protecting your joints. Yet this type of protection is far less widespread, even though the eyes are just as exposed to injury as the rest of the body. To help you practice in complete safety, specialist eyewear brands such as Bollé have developed protective eyewear models that combine strength, ergonomics and lightness.
For ball and racket sports
Volleyball, soccer, basketball, but also tennis, badminton and even golf: all these sports involve throwing or hitting a ball. In this kind of physical activity, the risk of impact is high. Your protective glasses must therefore be able to withstand sometimes violent blows without breaking. They must also be able to follow all your movements without slipping.
For water and snow sports
On a windsurf board, in a rowing boat or on skis, water sports and snow sports expose athletes to intense sunlight. Very good protection against ultraviolet rays and glare is therefore absolutely essential: choose protective glasses with at least category 3 lenses.
To protect against snow or water splashes, wide frames and lenses offering side protection for the eyes are also recommended. Finally, don’t hesitate to opt for protective glasses with a good seal against water and an effective anti-fog treatment.
For combat sports
Good vision is vital for anticipating your opponent’s movements, so it is essential to protect it from blows. In combat sports, the face is often the target of strikes that can accidentally reach the eyes. Whether you are into martial arts, boxing or capoeira, we recommend, as for ball sports, choosing protective glasses that are extremely strong. They must nevertheless remain flexible to absorb impacts and, of course, be non-slip so they don’t fall off.
For endurance and speed sports
Above 10 km/h, the eyes can start to water and become irritated. And getting hit in the eye by a projectile at full speed can be extremely dangerous. For road cyclists and mountain bikers, as well as runners and inline skaters, good eye protection means lightweight yet wraparound glasses. While dust or an insect can injure the eye, weather conditions can also be hazardous: wind, rain and sun can all harm your vision.
The highest level of protection and performance with Bollé glasses
To be considered protective eyewear, glasses must be manufactured to specific standards. All Bollé Sport Protective optical products have been designed to give athletes the best possible level of eye protection. They meet the strictest standards: CE marking and EN166, ASTM F803-11 and ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Resistance, style and durability
Designed for competitive and recreational sport alike, Bollé protective glasses are suited to a wide range of disciplines. Whatever your favorite sport, they go with you on all terrains and in all weather conditions, keeping your eyes protected. To do this, our sport models feature many advanced technologies for performance and safety:
- A shock absorption system for high impact resistance. This innovative manufacturing process co-injects two materials into the frame at the same time: a hard material to resist projectiles and a softer material to absorb shocks.
- An airflow system to prevent fogging. The Bollé ventilation system was developed to circulate air across the inner surface of the lens. It drastically reduces the risk of moisture to maintain perfect vision.
- A secure locking system built into the frame construction. It ensures the equipment is solidly assembled and reinforces the protection of the face and eyes in the event of a violent impact.
- Numerous lens options for flawless visibility: flash mirror, photochromic, anti-fog, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, and more.