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What to Do to Protect Your Child's Eyes
Published: Sunday, July 1, 2007
Each year, thousands of children five and under have eye accidents at home, at play or in the car. Parents need to be concerned with an eye injury, which can cause damage to a child’s sight or even blindness.
Some of the most common causes of eye injuries to children are as follows.
- Misuse of toy
- Falls from beds, against furniture, on stairs and when playing with toys
- Misuse of everyday tools and objects (work and garden tools, knives and forks, pens and pencils)
- Contact with harmful household products (detergents, paints, glues, etc.)
- Automobile accidents
Parents should find and remove hazards that may potentially cause an eye injury.
At Home
- Use safety gates at the top or bottom of stairways
- Pad or cushion sharp corners
- Put locks on ALL cabinets and drawers that children can reach
- Keep all sharp or pointed objects of your children’s hands
- Put away all hazardous chemicals, including cleaning solutions
- Keep children out of work areas
At Play
- Read all warning and instructions on toys
- Avoid toys with sharp edges or points, spikes or rods
- Be aware of items in playgrounds and play areas that are hazardous
- Make sure you child wears proper eye protection when playing sports
If you notice any of the following signs, seek medical attention immediately.
- Your child has obvious eye pain or trouble seeing
- Your child has a cut or torn eyelid
- One does not move as well as the other
- One eye sticks out compared to the other
- The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape
- There is blood in the clear part of the eye
- Your child has something in the eye or under the eyelid that can not be easily removed
Make sure your child is getting regular eye exams to check for any vision problems.
References
Prevent Blindness America. “Taking Care of Your Child’s Sight,” www.preventblindness.org/childrens, 2007.
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