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.
Top
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 Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care
& Surgery Center, Google+ or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an
appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592 Springfield
Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey
07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
