12/06/2026
See the Ball 👀, Protect It All!
Did you know? ☄️A pickleball traveling at 50 kph can reach you in just 0.5 seconds—often too fast for your eyes to react, especially during close-range net play.
Your eyes 👁️are one of your most valuable assets, and eye injuries from pickleball are becoming more common.
A direct hit can cause:
- Corneal abrasions (scratch on the eye)
- Hyphema (bleeding inside the eye)
- Retinal tears or detachment
- Permanent vision loss in severe cases
The Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology reminds us to 🥽 Protect your vision while playing! 🥽
Wear polycarbonate wrap-around protective goggles.
🏓 Play hard. Play smart. Protect your sight.