Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, July 12-July 18, 2012 The active lives that children lead often lead to a few Common Children's Eye Injuries bumps and bruises along the way. While a few bandages and antiseptic creams are par for the course when caring for a child, parents worry about more signifi cant injuries, including eye injuries. According to the Boston Children's Hospital, any injury to your child's eye should be considered a medical emergency. Unlike the heart, lungs and brain, there is not much natural protection for the eye beyond a thin eyelid. This makes it easy to suffer an eye injury, especially for kids who play sports. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says that eye injuries are a signifi cant health problem in the United States, second only to cataracts as a cause of visual impairment. Each year, more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur, and 50,000 people permanently lose part or all of their vision. Nearly half (47.6 percent) of all reported eye injuries occur in people be- tween the ages of 18 and 45. Children ages 0 to 18 experience roughly 25 percent of those injuries. Projectiles and fl ying debris account for the vast majority of eye injuries across all age groups. Among children, some of the more common injuries occur when children are participat- ing in various sports, including: • hockey • archery • darts • BB guns • bicycling • sports that involve rackets • baseball • boxing • basketball Toys, fi ngernails and even chemicals are responsible for some eye injuries in children. It is important to note that 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented by using protective eyewear. Some sports organizations mandate that children use protective eyewear. But even if it isn't mandatory, parents should urge children to wear safety goggles. Common Eye Injuries Certain injuries to the eye are more common than others. Here is a look at the various types of injuries that can occur. * Chemical burns: This is when a child gets any type of chemical into the eye. Chemicals may be household cleaning objects. These injuries require immediate medical attention because they can cause permanent vision loss. * Bruising: Black eyes or ecchymosis occurs from some sort of trauma to the eye. The tissue around the eye becomes bruised, but usually the eye itself is spared. However, only a doctor can determine if the eye is unscathed. * Corneal abrasions: The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped covering at the front of the eye. A foreign item entering the eye, like sand or debris, may scratch the cornea. It also can be- come scratched by a fi ngernail or an insect that fl ies into the eye. A doctor can determine the severity of the abrasion and if any treatment is required. * Hyphema: This is a condition of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye where fl uid normally fl ows in and out to nourish eye tissues. Hyphema is caused by an injury, and blood can be seen in the eyeball. It requires prompt medical attention. * Eyelid lacerations: This is a cut on the eyelid. An eyelid laceration may be paired with bruising or even corneal abra- sion, depending on what struck the eye. * Fractures: The orbit is the bony area around the eye- ball, and an orbital fracture is when the bones around the eye are broken. This may cause severe eye damage depending on where the eye was struck. It defi nitely requires immediate medical assistance, and facial reconstruction may be neces- sary. * Burns: Sunburn not only occurs to the skin but can affect the eyes, too. It is important to wear UV-protective sunglasses outside. Prevent Eye Injuries Eye injuries are largely preventable. Wearing eyewear dur- ing sports is essential. Frequent washing of hands and avoid- ing touching the eyes can prevent the transfer of debris from fi ngers to the eye. All chemical products should be kept out of reach. 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