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F I v E T I P S T o A v o I D
T o Y - R E L A T E D E Y E I N j u R I E S
By Jaime Blyskal Marcolini, OD
A number of recent studies have shown that some popular toy types are commonly
associated with childhood eye injuries. These include air guns and other toys that
shoot projectiles, high-powered lasers and sports equipment.
• Beware of airsoft, BB guns and other projectile toys. Avoid items with
sharp, protruding or projectile parts such as airsoft guns, BB guns and other
nonpowder gun–related toys. Foreign objects can easily propel into the sensitive
tissue of the eye.
• Never allow children to play with high-powered laser pointers. Serious
eye injuries can occur by playing with high-powered lasers (between 1500 and
6000 milliwatts). They are powerful enough to have the potential to cause severe retinal
damage with just seconds of laser exposure to the eye. The FDA advises the public to
never aim or shine a laser pointer at anyone and to not buy laser pointers for children.
• R e a d l a b e l s f o r a g e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s b e f o r e y o u b u y . T o
select appropriate gifts suited for a child's age, look for and follow the age
recommendations and instructions about proper assembly, use and supervision.
• Don't just give presents – make sure to be present. Always make sure an
adult is supervising when children are playing with potentially hazardous toys or
games that could cause an eye injury.
• Know what to do (and what not to). If someone you know experiences an eye
injury, seek immediate medical attention from an eye care professional. As you wait
for medical help, make sure to never to touch, rub, apply pressure, or try to remove
any object stuck in the eye.
For more information about about eyecare, please contact Clinton Family
Eyecare located at 186 Center Street, Suite 170 in Clinton, by calling:
908.735.5712, or visit: www.ClintonFamilyEyecare.com.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
from Vicki Tuschak
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VickiTuschak.com | vtuschak@yahoo.com
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