(Streight out of Dallas, TX) Ophthalmologists say they see a major spike in the number of children’s eye injuries during the summer months when kids are more active.
Sports like baseball and swimming can often result in trauma to the eye and even permanent damage. Doctors recommend that children use protective eye wear during contact sports, goggles when swimming, and sunglasses anytime they are outside.
"The amounts of protective eye wear that are out there are growing daily, and they’re becoming more fashionable," said Dr. Dwayne Roberts of Ophthalmology Associates.
While a simple black eye may not call for a doctor’s visit, ophthalmologists suggest taking a child in if there is any change in vision.
Eye injuries range from the very minor, such as getting soap in your eye, to the catastrophic, resulting in permanent loss of vision.
Accidental eye injuries are one of the leading causes of visual impairment in Canada. By conservative estimates, over 100,000 eye injuries occur annually; however the exact number of eyes injured, their cause and visual outcomes are not fully known. Reporting these cases is problematic because eye injuries are treated by many physicians and optometrists, not just ophthalmologists.
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