The Vision & Safety Gap in Pickleball
The sport’s popularity has exploded, and so have the risks. Optical-medicine sources show a marked rise in eye-trauma cases among players: blunt forces, retinal tears, orbital fractures. PMC+2Ophthalmology Times+2
One analysis noted that wearing protective eyewear can significantly reduce eye injury risk by preventing objects from contacting the eye. PMC
Why Contrast Matters
As movement speeds increase and players stand closer, visual recognition becomes more critical. A detailed biomechanical study used finite-element modelling to show how a hard plastic ball transfers energy to ocular structures in milliseconds. MDPI
Vision-safety organizations emphasise wrap coverage and impact-resistant lenses (polycarbonate) in racquet sports. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences+1
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What Dink Eyewear Delivers
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High-contrast tinting tuned for pickleball’s yellow-green ball set
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Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses + wraparound frames
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Anti-fog/hydrophobic coatings for clarity on sweaty rallies
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Prescription-ready options for players who need precise vision
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Additional References
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Harvard Health: protective, shatterproof eyewear recommended. Harvard Health
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Pierce Family Vision on ASTM F803 standards for sport eyewear. Pierce Family Vision |
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Retinal Physician case-studies on pickleball ocular trauma. PentaVision
