Barriers to the use of protective eyewear among players reporting non-use (n=231)*
| Reasons for not using protective eyewear | No | % Players wearing protective eyewear (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| *n = 15 missing values. | ||
| I do not want to | 92 | 39.8 (34.1 to 45.5) |
| It restricts my vision while playing | 79 | 34.2 (28.7 to 39.7) |
| It is too uncomfortable to wear | 60 | 26.0 (20.9 to 31.1) |
| I have never thought about it | 31 | 13.4 (9.5 to 17.3) |
| It is not necessary, as the risks of eye injury are not that great | 27 | 11.7 (8.0 to 15.4) |
| I am not at risk of an eye injury because of my playing level | 27 | 11.7 (8.0 to 15.4) |
| I do not like the look of protective eyewear | 13 | 5.6 (2.9 to 8.3) |
| I am too lazy | 13 | 5.6 (2.9 to 8.3) |
| I wear glasses while playing | 11 | 4.8 (2.3 to 7.3) |
| Other | 9 | 3.9 (0.0 to 6.1) |