During sports, the eyes are exposed to many hazards: wind, insects, dust, small stones, branches, or intense sunlight can directly affect the eye area. Falls and collisions also involve additional mechanical stresses.
Eye protection during sports therefore means more than UV protection. Good sports eyewear should shield the eyes from external influences, fit securely, and at the same time be designed so that the frame and lenses pose as little additional risk of injury as possible under stress.
Why the right sports eyewear is so important for eye protection
Studies by the University of Tübingen⁵ show that in bicycle accidents, almost half of all injuries affect the upper extremities, while around 24% affect the head and neck region - including numerous eye injuries. Broken glasses and lenses pose a significant risk, as they can cause injuries from shards.
The German Ophthalmological Society⁶ also expressly recommends using cycling glasses with UV filters and side protection to protect the eyes from insects, drafts, sunlight, and accident-related injuries.
The following figures on eye injuries in sports and leisure activities also show how relevant this issue actually is.
Protection when it matters
With its unbreakable eyewear, gloryfy offers a significant safety advantage: the frames and lenses are made of the shatter-free high-tech polymer NBFX™ and form a perfectly coordinated functional unit.
This combination is designed to absorb impacts and heavy loads without breaking or producing dangerous shards. This can reduce the risk of additional eye injuries in falls, impacts, or other external influences.
The gloryfy functional unit combines key features for greater eye protection:
- Unbreakable frame
- Unbreakable lenses
- Shatter-free
- Break-proof and airbag-safe
Developed and produced in Tyrol - for sports, everyday life, and situations in which eyewear has to do more than just look good.
Frequently asked questions about eye protection during sports
Why is eye protection important during sports?
During sports, wind, dust, insects, UV radiation, and mechanical stresses can directly affect the eye area. Suitable sports eyewear helps shield the eyes from these external influences and can therefore reduce the risk of injury.
Why are unbreakable lenses useful during sports?
Under heavy stress, conventional glasses or lenses can break and produce shards. Unbreakable and shatter-free materials reduce the risk of the eyewear itself becoming an additional source of injury due to broken parts.
What is the gloryfy functional unit?
At gloryfy, both the frame and the lenses are made of the unbreakable high-tech polymer NBFX™. Together, the two components form a coordinated functional unit consisting of an unbreakable frame and unbreakable lenses.
What should you look for in sports eyewear for good eye protection?
Sports eyewear should cover the eyes as well as possible, fit securely, and provide reliable UV protection. Depending on the sport, side protection, durable materials, and a design that is as shatter-free as possible are also particularly important.
What should you look for in cycling glasses?
When cycling, glasses should protect the eyes as well as possible from wind, insects, dust, and sunlight. The German Ophthalmological Society recommends, among other things, cycling glasses with UV filters and side protection.⁶
What does “unbreakable” mean at gloryfy?
gloryfy eyewear is made of the flexible high-tech polymer NBFX™. The frames and lenses are designed to deform under heavy stress without producing dangerous shards and then return to their original shape.
Sources
¹ Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Program, Eyes (Ears) and Workers Compensation.
² and ³ US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Sports and Recreational Eye Injuries. Washington, DC: US Consumer Product Safety Commission; 2000
⁴ Prevent Blindness America
⁵ M. Zierhut, Sports-Related Eye Injuries, University Eye Clinic, Tübingen, Volume 51, No. 11 (2000), German Journal of Sports Medicine
⁶ Professor Dr. med. Gerd Geerling, Past President of the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG), April 20, 2023, DeutschesGesundheitsPortal for innovative medicines, new therapies, and new treatment opportunities.