5 Things Every Athlete Should Know About Eye Protection

Eye Protection Isn’t Optional — It’s Essential

Whether you play pickleball, basketball, or any high-movement sport, your eyes are constantly exposed to impact, UV rays, glare, and even sweat. Ignoring eye protection isn’t just risky—it can cost you your vision, accuracy, and confidence on the court.

At Blinded Wear Co., we design eyewear that not only protects but performs. Here are 5 things every athlete needs to know about guarding their vision with the right gear.

1. Not All Sports Glasses Are Created Equal

Generic sunglasses or off-the-shelf clear lenses won’t cut it when the game gets intense. Sport-specific eyewear is engineered to stay put, filter harmful light, and reduce lens fog.

🕶️ Our top-tier collections include:

➡️ Explore our Pickleball Eyewear Collection for high-performance gear designed for athletes.

2. Indoor Athletes Need Clear Lens Options

If you play indoors, especially under harsh gym lighting, tinted lenses can distort your vision. Clear lenses provide optimal contrast and visibility without color interference.

✅ Choose from our best-selling clear picks:

🏸 Read more: Why Clear Lenses Matter for Indoor Play

3. Prescription Sports Glasses Shouldn’t Cost More

Vision shouldn’t come with a premium price tag. That’s why all Rx pairs at Blinded Wear Co. include:

  • 👓 1.61 high-index lenses (thin, light, durable)

  • 💧 Anti-fog + anti-scratch coatings

  • 🧲 Secure fit tech for active movement

  • 💰 No hidden Rx upcharges

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4. UV Protection is Crucial—Even on Cloudy Days

Many athletes overlook UV exposure during early morning or cloudy play. But UV-A and UV-B rays are always present and can damage long-term eye health.

☀️ All Blinded Wear Co. eyewear includes 100% UVA/UVB protection built into every lens.

➡️ Read: 5-Star Player Reviews on Blinded Wear Eyewear

5. A Lifetime Warranty = Real Protection

Our glasses don’t just protect your eyes—they’re protected too.

If your Rx pair breaks, even years later, our Lifetime Warranty gives you a voucher worth 50% of the original value toward a replacement. And yes—that protection continues forever.

✔️ Example: Buy a $300 Rx pair? You’ll always get $150 credit toward a new one if it breaks.

📄 Learn how our warranty works

Final Play: Don’t Leave Your Vision to Chance

From fogging up mid-point to misreading the ball’s path, poor vision can sabotage your performance. Don’t wait until your next eye strain or glare-blinded rally to upgrade.

🔎 Start with our best-fit quiz → Find Your Match + 10% Off

🕶️ Or dive right into athlete-approved frames:

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