Protect your eyes and avoid irreversible injuries

Protege tus ojos y evita lesiones irreversibles

Eye injuries in padel: why wearing padel glasses is essential

Padel is considered one of the sports with the highest risk of eye injuries, especially due to the speed of the game, unpredictable rebounds, and close proximity between players.

In recent years, the growth of padel has been accompanied by a significant increase in eye injuries, some of them severe and even irreversible. In many cases, these injuries require surgical intervention or cause permanent vision loss.

For this reason, the use of padel glasses has become a key measure of eye protection in padel, for both amateur and professional players.

Why padel is a high-risk sport for the eyes

The padel ball weighs approximately 50 grams and can reach speeds over 150 km/h inside a small enclosed court (10 x 20 meters).

Unexpected rebounds off glass, mesh, or net create situations with very limited reaction time, increasing the risk of direct eye impact.

Also, the diameter of the ball is slightly larger than the orbital cavity, causing many impacts to directly affect the eyeball or its bony structure.

This makes padel a sport where eye protection with sports glasses is essential.

Types of eye injuries in padel

Open eye injuries

Open eye injuries involve perforation of the eye and are the most severe. They can cause loss of eye contents, severe infections, and, in extreme cases, total loss of the eye.

This type of injury usually requires urgent surgery and, in most cases, results in irreversible vision loss.

Closed eye injuries

Closed eye injuries, or contusions, are the most common in padel. They occur from the direct impact of the ball at high speed.

They can cause:

Eye inflammation
Internal hemorrhages
Optic nerve damage (glaucoma)
Eye tears

Using padel glasses significantly reduces this type of injury.

Retinal detachment

A strong impact can cause a retinal tear, allowing fluid to leak and leading to detachment.

In up to 10% of cases, an eye contusion in padel can lead to this condition, posing a severe risk to vision.

Corneal erosion and abrasion

The cornea, the outer layer of the eye, can suffer damage from impacts or foreign particles.

This causes:

Pain
Light sensitivity (photophobia)
Eye irritation

These are common injuries in sports like padel, especially without eye protection.

Entry of foreign agents into the eye

Dust, sand, or even sweat can cause:

Infections
Irritation
Conjunctivitis
Hyperemia (eye redness)

Using sports glasses for padel prevents these agents from entering.

Iris sphincter rupture

A strong impact can cause permanent pupil dilation, resulting in chronic photophobia and affecting the player's quality of life.

Subconjunctival hemorrhages and hyphemas

Impacts can cause internal bleeding in the eye, leading to intense pain and blurred vision.

Orbital bone fractures

Paddle hits or ball impacts can cause injuries around the eye area, with symptoms such as:

Swelling
Pain
Double vision
Bruises

UV radiation injuries

Outdoor padel exposes players to prolonged solar radiation, increasing the risk of:

Cataracts
Macular degeneration

Here, padel glasses with UV protection are essential.

How to prevent eye injuries in padel

Various studies, such as the one by the Swedish Medical Association, show that using padel glasses can reduce the risk of eye injuries by up to 95%.

For this reason, more and more specialists recommend their use as essential equipment in this sport.

What good padel glasses should have

To ensure proper eye protection in padel, glasses must meet:

Secure and stable fit
Lightweight and durable frame
High impact absorption capacity
Quality lenses with UV protection
Ergonomic design adapted to movement

The BIKKOA® padel glasses, like the model GOAT, have been developed following these principles, combining protection, performance, and comfort on the court.