Have you seen the latest sports coverage lately? Now that the World Cup is in full effect in South Africa, we have received quite a few questions from our customers about playing soccer while wearing glasses. Is it safe to play sports and wear glasses? What lenses should you buy for your frames? Which is better - polycarbonate or extra thin lenses? Are there special glasses for people who wear soccer? What about other sports like baseball and hockey? Well, if you play sports - especially soccer - follow this guide on choosing the right eyewear to help you see and protect your eyes!

While it may be OK to wear eyeglasses while playing the occasional game of tennis or soccer - hard core sports enthusiasts should probably look elsewhere when looking for prescription glasses compatible with sports. That's not to say that you can't wear glasses when playing some sports but certain frames are better than others. Most children won't wear protective goggles while playing soccer - no matter how hard you try to bribe them. For little kids - and even big kids who don't want to wear goggles, you may want to try flexible frames like the Nike 3000. In the even that a ball is heading towards the glasses, they will resist breaking given the ultra flexible material. This does not mean they won't break- it just means they will resist breaking. Rimless eyeglasses are also a good fit for people who play sports on occasion.

If you are choosing to wear glasses while playing sports like soccer, basketball, and even baseball - you may also want to consider finding glasses that have adjustable nose pads. This will help your prescription glasses stay on with a more snug feel. They will keep your frames from sliding off your face. You may also want to invest in glasses that have snug fitting temples. Additionally, opt for glasses that have lenses that cover the entire eye - not just the eyeball. This helps prevent or resist injury in the event that a ball comes whizzing past near the face.

Every year, around 38,000 people suffer from sports related injuries! Most of those injuries are preventable! If you're looking to buy glasses online - opt for polycarbonate lenses if you can. Why? Polycarbonate - as a material - is extremely strong and nearly indestructible. When worn as prescription lenses, they are extremely shatter resistant. This means that if a ball comes flying towards your face and it hits your glasses, little shards of plastic won't make their way into your eye. Even if you're not purchasing your sports glasses from an online store - still opt for polycarbonate lenses if you can.

Regardless of which sport you play, you should protect yourself from injuries when possible. If you already have vision problems, make sure you wear protective eyewear when participating in sports in order to lessen the likely-hood of harming yourself due to an inability to see.