OPTICAL PRISM | FROM THE EDITOR
Our cover story examines the latest eyewear to shield the eyes , while boosting performance .
This issue also includes a feature on the latest in lens innovations , with a focus on new products aimed at athletes .
Meanwhile , Dr . Henry Bohnsack , the new president of the Canadian Association of Optometrists , has penned his first column for Optical Prism magazine . In it , Dr . Bohnsack discusses the issue of sportsrelated eye injuries and how eye care professionals can help patients to prevent such trauma by suggesting proper eyewear and equipment .
Keeping with the sports theme , Optical Prism spoke with Canadian entrepreneur Chris Anderson , who has developed a line of stylish sunglasses made from discarded and scrapped skateboards .
COVID-19 has made many Canadians yearn for a return to sport .
For much of the pandemic , organized hockey , soccer , baseball and other games have been put on ice due to restrictions on gatherings and requirements around physical distancing . This was all aimed at curbing the spread of this dangerous virus .
But a decline in cases counts and increase in vaccination numbers have paved the way for a return to arenas , pitches , gyms and recreation centres .
Sports is the theme of this month ’ s issue of Optical Prism magazine .
More specifically , we take a look at how certain eyewear and lenses can help to improve sports performance and how sports equipment , like balls and birdies , as well as opposing players can pose a danger to a person ’ s eyes if proper protection is not used .
Assistant editor David Goldberg has written about Kevin Smithson , who serves as the team optometrist for Washington ’ s professional sports squads . Smithson chats about the evolution of sports vision therapy , the rewarding nature of his work and the perks of treating eyes worth $ 38-million per season .
We hope you enjoy this issue of Optical Prism magazine and get a chance to get outside and reacquaint yourself with your favourite sport , outdoor hobby or activity .
Your mental health will thank you .
DENIS LANGLOIS , Managing editor . Don ’ t forget to check us out on social media and subscribe to us online to get the latest eyecare and eyewear information .
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