Eye problems and injuries in Adolescents
Every year more than one million people get eye injuries، out of which ninety percent are preventable if safety eyewear is used. One hundred and twenty five thousand eye injury cases are caused by household products.
It is a good habit to wash hands regularly، especially after handling household chemicals. When using detergents and hazardous solvents، the handler must wear chemical safety goggles. Also، no children must be around while handling chemicals. While spraying، the nozzle must be turned away from the face. Fertilizers، pesticides and paints must be stored away from reach. While doing household activities proper protective gears such as goggles، gloves، boots and helmet should be worn، if required. The house must be illuminated adequately to avoid accidents in the dark. Stairs should also be illuminated and the rails must also be installed. The instructions for opening the tops of bottles must be read carefully to avoid them from popping and injuring other people. Children and adolescents should read instructions before handling operating equipment before playing games. All power equipment must be installed with guards. While playing outside، the eyes must be protected by UV protective goggles and it is a bad idea to look at the sun directly.
Precautions should not only be taken indoors، but outdoors too. This is because
