How to avoid toy-related eye injuries | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
December 14, 2016
Keep in mind eye safety while shopping for toys this holiday season.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it is important to remember certain safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones. 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.
Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – treat the eye injuries that can result from these products. The Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are encouraging parents to follow these tips when selecting toys for children this holiday season.
Following these tips can help make sure our little loved ones have healthy vision for many holiday seasons to come.
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