Party Foam-Induced Eye Injuries and the Power of Media Intervention

Abulafia, Adi; Segev, Fani; Platner, Eva; Simon, Guy J. Ben

doi:10.1097/ico.0b013e31826cf315

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“…25 A significant peak in ocular trauma occurs in children aged 5 to 8 years. 46,56 Web-based education has been proven to be an effective tool for teaching safety behaviors.…”

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Eye Injury Prevention for the Pediatric Population

Hoskin

Philip

Yardley

et al. 2016

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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Each year an estimated 3.3 to 5.7 million pediatric eye injuries occur worldwide. It is widely reported that 90% of ocular injuries are preventable. Our aim was to identify legislation and policies, education, and mandatory eye protection strategies that have successfully contributed to reducing rates of children's eye injuries. A literature search was conducted using the terms "pediatric" or "children" or "adolescent" and "ocular" or "eye" and "protection" or "injury prevention." Articles were retrieved based on titles and abstracts and assessed in the context of our research question. Strategies identified aimed at reducing ocular trauma fell into 3 broad categories: legislation and policies, education, and personal eye protection. Policies including restrictions on the sale and supply of certain consumer products, mandatory vehicle seatbelts, and laminated windscreens in vehicles have assisted in reducing children's eye injuries. Educational tools aimed at children and their caregivers have been effective in changing attitudes to eye health and safety. Effective pediatric eye injury prevention systems require a multifactorial approach combining legislation, policies, standards, education, and personal eye protection to limit exposure to ocular hazards. A paucity of standardized measurement and lack of funding have limited advances in the field of children's eye injury prevention. Improved eye injury surveillance and research funding along with collaboration with health care providers are important components for strategies to prevent pediatric ocular trauma.

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“…25 A significant peak in ocular trauma occurs in children aged 5 to 8 years. 46,56 Web-based education has been proven to be an effective tool for teaching safety behaviors.…”

Section: Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

Eye Injury Prevention for the Pediatric Population

Hoskin

Philip

Yardley

et al. 2016

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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