New Specification for Football Helmet Eyeshield Visors
1. Scope
This specification covers polymer type eye protectors designed to attach to, and compliment the protection provided by
football helmet faceguards. Eyeshield visors provide additional protection to the eye and adnexa from to impact on the field of play from objects which may penetrate the openings of the grid of the helmet faceguard. In addition to impact resistance, the specification sets minimum performance requirements for visual acuity such that the visor will not denigrate player
performance.
Keywords
sports safety; football visor; eyeshield; football helmet faceguard
Rationale
To date, a standard does not exist setting minimal protection provision and optical acuity requirements--which is a detriment
to those players who rely on visors either for mechanical or visual protection.