{"id":8997,"date":"2020-12-06T20:31:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T20:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=8997"},"modified":"2021-07-15T11:30:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T11:30:23","slug":"eye-injury-are-all-toys-safe-for-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/a-guide-to-eye-infections\/children-and-eye-emergencies\/eye-injury-are-all-toys-safe-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye Injuries: Are All Toys Safe for Children?"},"content":{"rendered":"

An estimated 11,000 toy-related eye injuries occur in the United States, each year.<\/b><\/h2>\n

When purchasing toys for your children keep in mind that many toys can pose a risk of eye injury. Many of these toys are popular among children, but if mishandled, can turn a fun playdate with a friend into a trip to the emergency room.<\/p>\n

Popular toys that can cause an eye injury<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  1. Guns <\/b>that shoot any type of dart, pellet, balloon or even water. Most toy guns can shoot at a fast enough speed to cause real harm\u2014 even if the \u201cmissile\u201d looks completely harmless. Toy guns, water guns and water balloon launchers can cause severe eye damage and even loss of vision.<\/li>\n
  2. Pointy objects<\/b> such as swords, sabers, wands, bayonets, fishing poles, and anything else of the sort can lead to eye damage if the user is not careful. Many eye injuries occur from getting poked or scratched on the eye and can lead to serious consequences, including permanent vision loss and blindness.<\/li>\n
  3. Aerosol string <\/b>contains chemicals that can cause eye irritation and even chemical conjunctivitis.<\/li>\n
  4. Bright flashlights and laser pointers <\/b>contain a light intensity strong enough to cause temporary or even permanent vision loss if shined into the eye.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The most common toy-related eye injuries include:<\/p>\n