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Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:12 pm
by James
I was told today by my son's eye doc that he wanted my son to wear protective eyewear while wrestling. He is a youth wrestler but I thought I would get more experienced information on this forum. Does anyone know of any rules or have any suggestions for me on this? He does not want to leave this sport, but topics I have read on this from some other forums were not promising.
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:41 pm
by Frylock
There is a wrestler for Winfield High School who had eye surgery and wears eye protection as prescribed by his doctor. He is allowed to wear them in his matches. They are specially designed to not stick out and protect his eyes from getting accidentally gouged or impacted.
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:18 pm
by James
Do they stay on good
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:41 pm
by mscoach27
Full facemask may be an option.
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:10 pm
by James
Thought about that but there is still plenty of room for a finger to get thru
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:32 pm
by mscoach27
James wrote:Thought about that but there is still plenty of room for a finger to get thru
May give you more options with goggle type protection. I know it's a lot but hate to deter any kids from participating in the greatest sport in the world.
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:36 pm
by James
Didn't think about goggles under mask. Thank you!
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 12:33 pm
by coach_williams
Lehigh University wrestler John Trenge wore goggles most of his college career due to an eye injury.
Hilco makes a junior sized sports goggle for just this type of thing and they are not terribly expensive at $17
http://www.sporteyes.com/hilco-champ-junior.html
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:01 pm
by James
coach_williams wrote:Lehigh University wrestler John Trenge wore goggles most of his college career due to an eye injury.
Hilco makes a junior sized sports goggle for just this type of thing and they are not terribly expensive at $17
http://www.sporteyes.com/hilco-champ-junior.html
Thank you. Knowing there is wrestlers out there with this issue gives us hope.
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:45 pm
by aaacoach28
There is one team in region 4 if you wrestle them it is guaranteed that you will need eye protection. Just stating fact. Happens every match!!
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:25 pm
by Sally
There is one team in region 4 if you wrestle them it is guaranteed that you will need eye protection. Just stating fact. Happens every match!!
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:44 am
by UC19
The wrestler from Winfield did extensive research on eyewear after lens replacement surgery. They stay in place and have provided excellent protection. They are also safe for his opponents. For more information call Roy Kuhl Sports in Winfield 304-586-4778.
Re: Protective eyewear
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:07 pm
by James
Thank you. Will definitely give them a call