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Eye injuries occur in thousands of children every year. Some injuries are mild and some are very severe. About one third of the eye loss in children under the age of 10 is caused by an eye injury, according to the National Society to Prevent Blindness.
Sports Injuries
A direct hit on the eye can cause a black eye with swelling and bruising. Sports injuries and falls are the main causes of this in children. Basketball and baseball are common sports for these types of injuries.
Hyphema
A hyphema is a blunt eye injury similar to a black eye, but caused by a more serious sports injury or fall. Blood will be seen in the eyeball itself, and the injury requires immediate medial attention.
Sharp Injuries
Many eye injuries in children are from accidents with pencils, knives, scissors or any other sharp object or toy. This can cause a deep cut in the eye that could require surgery.
Scratching the Eye
Corneal abrasions are very common in children. The cornea is usually scratched by a foreign object in the eye such as dirt, sand or by a fingernail.
Chemical Burns
A chemical in the eye could cause a chemical burn, in which case the child should receive immediate medical attention. This could result in loss of vision or even the eye itself.
Source:
ChildrensHospital.org: Eye Injuries
Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago's Department of Opthalmology: Sports Eye Injuries
PediatricOnCall.com: Eye Injuries
More Information:
GetEyeSmart.org: Eye Injuries in Children
Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago;s Department of Opthalmology: Eye Trauma
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