We
wanted to share some tips for buying “eye safe” toys as you make your list for
this holiday season. Certainly, the kids and the toy manufacturers know what is
popular, but often they are unaware of potential safety issues-especially eye
safety issues. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are typically
more than 250,000 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in
annually with more than 75% affecting children under 15 years of age. A serious
eye injury from a toy can ruin a family's holiday and, more seriously leave a
child with permanent vision loss.
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Five Tips for Choosing Eye Safe Toys
1. Avoid purchasing toys with
sharp, protruding or projectile parts.
2. Make sure children have
appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games
that could cause injury.
3. If you plan to give sports
equipment, provide appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate
lenses. Check with your eye doctor to learn about protective eyewear
recommended for your child's sport.
4. Check labels for age
recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child's
age and maturity.
5. Keep toys that are made for
older children away from younger children.
We
wish you a happy holiday season. If you need help with guidance on toys or
protective eyewear for children, please call The Eye Clinic of
Texas, an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, at 800-423-3937, visit The
Eye Clinic of Texas, Google+ or facebook.com/ecot.lasik.
The Eye Clinic of
Texas is an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology
clinic in the nation. We are a leading eye care practice serving the greater
Houston, Galveston, League City and Texas City with offices at 1100 Gulf
Freeway, Suite 114, League City, Texas 77573, 7111 Medical Center Drive, Suite
110, Texas City, Texas 77590 and 2302 Avenue P, Galveston, Texas.
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