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18291 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda

(714) 777-1770

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Dr. Catherine Heyman

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY:	9AM - 5PM
TUESDAY:	10AM - 8PM
WEDNESDAY:	10AM - 8PM
THURSDAY:	9AM - 5PM
FRIDAY:	9AM - 5PM
SATURDAY:	9AM - 2PM

Prevent Sports Eye Injuries

The impact of a ball or other equipment as well as an opponent's hands and elbows pose a threat to an athlete's visual safety. According to a 2001 report by Prevent Blindness of America, there are over 38,000 sports-related eye injuries requiring costly emergency room care.

This number could potentially skyrocket when you consider the treatment of eye injuries in a private practitioner's office. As sports participation statistics continue to climb, and newly identified "extreme" sports gain in popularity, the number of athletes who fall victim to eye injuries has the potential to grow at alarming rates.

School-aged competitors are particularly prone to eye injuries since their athletic skills (hand-eye coordination, balance, reaction time and speed) are still being developed. However, regardless of an individual's age or skill level, every athlete's eyes are targets for injury. Under most circumstances, at least 90% of sports-related eye injuries are preventable with the proper use of protective sports eyewear.

Old Towne Optometry 18291 Imperial Hwy. Yorba Linda, CA 92886 PHONE (714) 777-1770 FAX (714) 777-1292

Old Towne Optometry is proud to serve Yorba Linda CA and the surrounding areas of Brea, Placentia, Fullerton, Anaheim, Atwood, Chino Hills, Villa Park, Orange, Diamond Bar, Chino, Rowland Heights, La Habra and Corona