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Eye/ Projectile Injuries

When Do Children's Eye Injuries Typically Occur?

Accidents as a result of eye injuries can be suffered by anyone, however over half of all eye injuries are suffered by people under the age of 25. Of the over 100,000 eye injuries that occur each year, a majority happens during sports or recreational activities and can subsequently be prevented. In other instances, accidents take place that, when looked at closely, could have easily been averted.

Hazardous Products

As children are increasingly suffering from eye injuries, parents must understand that certain everyday products can damage a child's vision and in more extreme cases, even cause blindness. The following is a list of the most common types of causes of eye injuries suffered by children:

  1. Contact with dangerous (yet common) household products i.e. cleaners, detergents, paints, etc.
  2. Incorrect use of such items as work and garden tools, eating utensils, and writing tools.
  3. Falling from bed, falling against furniture or down the stairs
  4. Misuse of toys (try to avoid purchasing toys that have very sharp edges, hard points, spikes, or rods)
  5. Improper handling of paper clips, rubber bands, wire coat hangers, etc.
  6. Car accidents

Preventing Eye Injuries

Adults and parents should always lead by example. Protective eyewear should be worn during any activity that could conceivably injure your eye. This includes the use of power tools, lawn mowers, weed whackers, etc. Here are a few steps that can be taken in an effort to prevent eye / projectile injuries:

  • When selecting games for your children to play or participate in, keep in mind age appropriateness and responsibility of the child.
  • Never allow a child to play within the vicinity of someone operating a lawnmower.
  • Potentially harmful chemicals should be kept in a locked storage area.
  • Participation in shop or science labs must always have children wearing protective goggles.
  • Sports such as baseball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, soccer, football, boxing, hockey, and skiing are all respectively responsible for a variety of eye injuries and need to be individually looked at in terms of safety precautions.

Legal Support

Legal Advice Mark & Associates has a skilled team of lawyers who can assist you in any case involving your child's eye / projectile injury. Contact us today if you would like a free consultation.