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• #1 What are the most common causes of eye injuries? | Eye Health Northwest

  https://www.ehnpc.com/general/what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries/

  Whether youre playing an action-packed sport or just cleaning around the house, eye injuries can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that more than 2.5 million eye injuries happen every year across the world with 100,000 of those injuries taking place in the U.S. Of those eye injuries 90% could have been prevented with protective eyewear. […] Blunt trauma occurs when something hits the eye. It is the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries. […] Getting unexpectedly splashed or sprayed in the eye by substances other than clean water can be very scary. […] Most chemical exposures and burns are caused by a splash of the liquid getting into the eye, but they can also occur in other ways, such as rubbing your eyes and transferring the chemical from your hands to your eyes.

• #2 6 Most Frequent Eye Injuries – Optometrists.org

  https://www.optometrists.org/general-practice-optometry/guide-to-eye-exams/eye-emergencies/6-most-frequent-eye-injuries/

  The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that over 2.5 million eye injuries occur every year, globally. Of these eye injuries, 90% could have been prevented with protective eyewear. […] Eye injuries can occur from a wide range of activities, including playing with your pet, cleaning the house or just on the sports field, and lead to many different types of emergencies. […] The only way to identify any vision loss or eye damage from an eye injury is through an eye examination. […] Eye injuries cant always be prevented, but wearing eye protection while engaging in certain activities, such as mowing the lawn, cutting wood and playing sports can help to protect the eyes from damage. […] The most common causes of eye traumas include: Direct impact: Getting hit in the eye with an object coming toward you at full force such as a ball or nerf gun bullet.

• #3 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  All sorts of common, everyday activities can lead to accidental eye injuries. Flying particles, falls and collisions, chemicals and radiation can injure your eye. An eye injury can be very painful and can cause permanent vision loss, whether or not it seems severe. […] Eye injuries include bruises, punctures, burns and scratches. They can result from traumatic accidents, exposure to chemicals or foreign objects in your eye. An eye injury can damage your eye, causing eye pain and vision loss, which may be temporary or permanent. […] Common causes of eye injuries include: Sports injuries: Contact sports like football and boxing, sports involving flying balls and sports where you swing a racket, puck or bat are common causes of eye injuries. Many sports injuries are avoidable with the right protective eyewear. But not all sports have official protective gear.

• #4 Blunt Eye Trauma – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470379/

  Blunt eye trauma can manifest as open globe and close globe injury. The closed globe injuries are broadly classified as contusion and lamellar lacerations. Open globe injuries can be divided into laceration and globe rupture. The laceration is secondary to penetrating injury, perforation injury, or injury due to an impacted intraocular foreign body (IOFB). The mechanism of blunt eye trauma can be due to coup, countercoup, and anteroposterior compression or horizontal expansion of the tissue. The mode of injury can be a direct blow to the eyeball or accidental blunt trauma.[6] […] Closed globe injuries are often seen in pediatric children while playing with friends and at home. The most common pediatric eye injuries are sports-related trauma, wooden stick injury, and thermal burns due to firecrackers. The other common modes of injury can be assault, workplace trauma, road traffic accidents, self-fall, and nonaccidental injuries.[7] These injuries are more common in adults. Closed globe injuries can also be accidental and are broadly listed as occupational and occupational. The occupational injuries can be due to high-risk occupations like the manufacturing industry, plumbing, mining, and agriculture. Nonoccupational can be sports trauma and domestic violence.[8]

• #5 Overview of Eye Injuries – Injuries and Poisoning – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/injuries-and-poisoning/eye-injuries/overview-of-eye-injuries

  Common causes of eye injury include accidents at home and in the workplace, exposure to toxic chemicals such as cleaning products, physical assault, accidents related to sports or other activities, and motor vehicle accidents. […] Exposure to strong ultraviolet light, as from a welding arc or bright sunlight reflected off snow, can injure the cornea. […] Impact can cause bruising (contusion) and cuts (lacerations) to the tissues of the eye. Bleeding in the front of the eye (hyphema), back section of the eye (vitreous hemorrhage), tearing of the iris, displacement (dislocation) of the lens, and breaking (fracturing) the bones that surround the eye (orbital fractures) can result.

• #6 Blunt Eye Trauma – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470379/

  Globe rupture occurs when there is a defect in the cornea, sclera, or both structures. Global rupture often occurs after direct penetrating trauma; however, if sufficient blunt force is applied to the eye, the intraocular pressure can increase enough to rupture the sclera. The high-velocity impact or sharp cutting objects may result in perforating or penetrating open globe injuries.[8] […] In adults, the most common causes of blunt eye trauma are workplace injury, stick injury, chemical fall, iron rod, iron nail, quarrel, assault, wood, brick, cement, and battery injury.[9] […] A retrobulbar hematoma is frequently associated with orbital trauma and associated orbital floor fractures. This trauma may also occur iatrogenically during sinus surgery, ocular surgery, or other eye procedures. In the setting of anticoagulation, this may occur in rare scenarios with increases in Valsalva (e.g., from vomiting, straining, or coughing).[10][11]

• #7 Eye Injuries: Top 5 Causes & When to Call 911

  https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-injuries-causes

  Blow to the Eye: A strike to the eye with a hard object like a baseball, rock, or fist can damage the eye, eyelids, and muscles or bones that surround the eye. […] Cut or Scratch: A stick, finger, or other object can accidentally get into your eye and scratch the cornea, the clear dome-like cover over your eye. […] Object in the Eye: Grains of sand, wood chips, metal shavings, or slivers of glass can get into the eye. A sharp object inside your eye can scratch or cut your cornea. […] Chemical Burns: Certain chemicals can cause very serious burns inside your eyes. Among the most dangerous chemicals are alkalis, such as oven or drain cleaners and fertilizers. […] Radiation: The sun’s ultraviolet, or UV, rays can burn your eyes, just like they can burn your skin.

• #8 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  An eye injury can occur at any time, in any place: at home, school, play, or sports. Close to 50% of eye injuries occur during sports and entertainment activities — more often in children and teens than any other age group. […] Injuries to the eye and the area around the eye can be caused by blunt trauma, sharp trauma or a chemical splash. […] Blunt trauma from: sport balls, fists, or airsoft/pellet/paintball guns […] Sharp trauma such as: sticks, hooks, or knives […] Chemical trauma like: a splash from strong cleaning fluid, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, or pool cleaning supplies. […] Blunt trauma (from a ball or fist or elbow) can cause bleeding inside the eye, which is called a hyphema. Blood in the eye can cause high eye pressure and inflammation, which can lead to permanent vision loss.

• #9 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  Eyelid injuries usually come from sharp trauma from things like sticks or thrown objects during play or while working around the house. […] Bones around the eye can be broken (or fractured) with injury. Usually, this type of injury occurs from blunt trauma, such as a sports injury or a fall with injury to the nose and cheekbone (called a blow-out fracture). […] The front, clear surface of the eye, called the cornea, can be scratched. This scratch (called a corneal abrasion) often causes pain, redness, and tearing and is one of the most common eye injuries. […] Sharp objects (such as a stick, piece of glass, or piece of metal) can actually cut all the way through the surface of the eye, causing a full-thickness cut or laceration. This type of injury puts a child at risk for permanent vision loss.

• #10 Ocular Penetrating and Perforating Injuries – EyeWiki

  https://eyewiki.org/Ocular_Penetrating_and_Perforating_Injuries

  Ocular penetrating and perforating injuries (commonly referred to as open globe injuries) can result in severe vision loss or loss of the eye. […] Penetrating or perforating ocular injuries can be due to injury from any sharp or high velocity object. […] The most common blunt objects reported by May et al from the United States Eye injury Registry were rocks, fists, baseballs, lumber and fishing weights. […] The most common sharp objects were sticks, knives, scissors, screwdrivers and nails. […] When one of these objects becomes lodged in the eye, it is referred to as an intraocular foreign body (IOFB), which occurs in up to 40% of ocular penetrating or perforating injuries. […] As noted from the epidemiological studies above, male gender is a large risk factor for ocular trauma.

• #11 Eye Injuries: Top 5 Causes & When to Call 911

  https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-injuries-causes

  Blow to the Eye: A strike to the eye with a hard object like a baseball, rock, or fist can damage the eye, eyelids, and muscles or bones that surround the eye. […] Cut or Scratch: A stick, finger, or other object can accidentally get into your eye and scratch the cornea, the clear dome-like cover over your eye. […] Object in the Eye: Grains of sand, wood chips, metal shavings, or slivers of glass can get into the eye. A sharp object inside your eye can scratch or cut your cornea. […] Chemical Burns: Certain chemicals can cause very serious burns inside your eyes. Among the most dangerous chemicals are alkalis, such as oven or drain cleaners and fertilizers. […] Radiation: The sun’s ultraviolet, or UV, rays can burn your eyes, just like they can burn your skin.

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  https://www.apollohospitals.com/health-library/eye-injury-symptoms-causes-first-aid-and-treatment/

  Some potential causes of eye injury include: […] A cornea is a dome-like shield over your eyes. You may accidentally scratch the cornea with your fingers, a stick, or any other sharp object, which can be harmful. […] Some chemicals can adversely affect your eyes. The most dangerous burns are due to alkalis present in drain cleaners or fertilizers. […] The ultraviolet rays of the sun can burn your eyes and cause redness and irritation. […] When a foreign object, such as a piece of glass or a piece of your lens, enter your eyes, it can lead to a penetrating eye injury, resulting in blindness or partial vision loss. […] A blood vessel runs from the white portion of the eye (sclera) and clear covering of the eyes. If there is a break or injury caused to this blood vessel, it leads to bleeding. […] If there is an injury to the iris owing to a sudden blow to the eye, it may harm the iris causing excessive pain and inflammation.

• #13 Ocular (Eye) Trauma | What is it, Causes and Treatment

  https://plano.co/eye-conditions/other-eye-conditions/eye-trauma/

  The severity of the burn depends on the chemicals alkalinity or acidity, how much comes in contact with the eye, and how long it remains in contact. […] Alkaline burns are more serious than acid ones. Alkaline chemicals are strong enough to penetrate the eye and can cause damage to the internal structures. […] Chemical burns occur when a solid, liquid, or gas chemical comes in contact with the eye. They are common, occurring mostly in people 18 to 64 years of age in work settings or at home.

• #14 What are the most common causes of eye injuries? – Vermont Eye Laser

  https://www.lasermyeyes.com/uncategorized/common-causes-eye-injuries/

  Whether youre playing an action-packed sport or just cleaning around the house, eye injuries can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that more than 2.5 million eye injuries happen every year across the world with 100,000 of those injuries taking place in the U.S. Of those eye injuries 90% could have been prevented with protective eyewear. […] Blunt trauma occurs when something hits the eye. It is the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries. […] Getting unexpectedly splashed or sprayed in the eye by substances other than clean water can be very scary. […] Acids can cause considerable amounts of redness and burning, but can be washed out of the eye fairly easily. […] Chemicals or substances that are basic (alkali) are much more serious but may not immediately seem so as they dont cause an instantaneous reaction like eye pain or redness like acids do.

• #15 Ocular (Eye) Trauma | What is it, Causes and Treatment

  https://plano.co/eye-conditions/other-eye-conditions/eye-trauma/

  The severity of the burn depends on the chemicals alkalinity or acidity, how much comes in contact with the eye, and how long it remains in contact. […] Alkaline burns are more serious than acid ones. Alkaline chemicals are strong enough to penetrate the eye and can cause damage to the internal structures. […] Chemical burns occur when a solid, liquid, or gas chemical comes in contact with the eye. They are common, occurring mostly in people 18 to 64 years of age in work settings or at home.

• #16 What are the most common causes of eye injuries? | Eye Health Northwest

  https://www.ehnpc.com/general/what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries/

  Whether youre playing an action-packed sport or just cleaning around the house, eye injuries can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that more than 2.5 million eye injuries happen every year across the world with 100,000 of those injuries taking place in the U.S. Of those eye injuries 90% could have been prevented with protective eyewear. […] Blunt trauma occurs when something hits the eye. It is the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries. […] Getting unexpectedly splashed or sprayed in the eye by substances other than clean water can be very scary. […] Most chemical exposures and burns are caused by a splash of the liquid getting into the eye, but they can also occur in other ways, such as rubbing your eyes and transferring the chemical from your hands to your eyes.

• #17 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  Many eye injuries also occur during sport activities, especially in childhood, assaults mainly in males and falls at home in females. […] Most of the articles reported that eye injuries occurred in the workplace when use of protective eye devices (PED) is poor. […] It was also suggested that some workers did not use PED due to unavailability and unaffordability. […] Another study found that there was low workers compliance with safety regulations. […] Injuries are related to specific occupational activity, being of high risk, such as welders, farmers, metalworkers, manufacturers and grinding workers. […] Many ocular injuries were also caused by chemical burns, which seem to be a common cause of ocular injuries. […] As shown in table I, there is a variety of barriers for not using PED, and this is independent of nationality.

• #18 Eye Injuries: Top 5 Causes & When to Call 911

  https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-injuries-causes

  Blow to the Eye: A strike to the eye with a hard object like a baseball, rock, or fist can damage the eye, eyelids, and muscles or bones that surround the eye. […] Cut or Scratch: A stick, finger, or other object can accidentally get into your eye and scratch the cornea, the clear dome-like cover over your eye. […] Object in the Eye: Grains of sand, wood chips, metal shavings, or slivers of glass can get into the eye. A sharp object inside your eye can scratch or cut your cornea. […] Chemical Burns: Certain chemicals can cause very serious burns inside your eyes. Among the most dangerous chemicals are alkalis, such as oven or drain cleaners and fertilizers. […] Radiation: The sun’s ultraviolet, or UV, rays can burn your eyes, just like they can burn your skin.

• #19 Overview of Eye Injuries – Injuries and Poisoning – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/injuries-and-poisoning/eye-injuries/overview-of-eye-injuries

  Common causes of eye injury include accidents at home and in the workplace, exposure to toxic chemicals such as cleaning products, physical assault, accidents related to sports or other activities, and motor vehicle accidents. […] Exposure to strong ultraviolet light, as from a welding arc or bright sunlight reflected off snow, can injure the cornea. […] Impact can cause bruising (contusion) and cuts (lacerations) to the tissues of the eye. Bleeding in the front of the eye (hyphema), back section of the eye (vitreous hemorrhage), tearing of the iris, displacement (dislocation) of the lens, and breaking (fracturing) the bones that surround the eye (orbital fractures) can result.

• #20 12 Eye Injury Types & Causes, Pictures, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/eye_injuries/article_em.htm

  Eye injuries can range from the very minor, such as getting soap in one’s eye, to the catastrophic, resulting in permanent loss of vision or loss of the eye. […] These types of injuries often occur in the workplace, at home, from other accidents, or while participating in sports. […] 5 Types and causes of eye injuries are the following. […] Chemical exposures and burns: A chemical burn can occur in a number of ways but is most often the result of liquid splashing into the eye. […] Subconjunctival hemorrhage (bleeding): This is a collection of blood lying on the surface of the white of the eye (sclera). […] Corneal abrasions: The cornea is the transparent tissue that is located in front of the pupil and iris. […] Traumatic iritis: This type of injury can occur in the same way as a corneal abrasion but is more often a result of a blunt blow to the eye.

• #21 10 Top Common Causes of Eye Injuries

  https://www.oscarwylee.com.au/glasses/eye/injuries?srsltid=AfmBOorYlRhbSymQs_ocQ3UWQy6rc_SaClClhw9Wq1Fgx9Md8ykSRjcc

  Eye swelling is most commonly a symptom of eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis or blepharitis, though it may also be a result of an eye injury. […] A hit or blow to the eye is a common type of eye injury. A hit in the eye can be a serious condition, and therefore, should be assessed by a healthcare professional. […] Eye burns from chemicals is a serious condition that should be seen to by medical personnel as soon as possible. […] A foreign object in the eye is defined as something that is not supposed to penetrate or adhere to the eye. […] An eye injury caused by radiation can be categorised into four different types. These include ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, visible radiation and infrared radiation. […] An eye or ocular thermal injury occurs when heat burns the eye leading to an eye injury.

• #22 10 Top Common Causes of Eye Injuries | Raie Eyewear

  https://raieeyewear.co/blogs/new/10-top-common-causes-of-eye-injuries?srsltid=AfmBOorV7ntk-4ZfQy3xF88F_AxpNFrjTdQToRiERsMtP4tRW9lOjcVI

  The 10 top common causes of eye injuries include corneal abrasions, bleeding in the eye, eye swelling, hit in the eye, eye burns from chemicals, foreign objects in the eye, radiation, thermal injury, eye strain and an allergic reaction in the eye. […] Bleeding in the eye is most commonly caused by blood vessels in the eye becoming dilated due to trauma, making the eye’s surface red. […] A hit or blow to the eye is a common type of eye injury and may damage the eye socket, the muscles and ligaments and the eyeball itself. […] Eye burns from chemicals is a serious condition that occurs when a powder or liquid chemical comes into contact with the eye. […] A foreign object in the eye is defined as something that is not supposed to be there, penetrating the eye. […] An eye injury caused by radiation can be categorised into four different types, ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, visible radiation and infrared radiation.

• #23 Common Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries and Disease

  https://www.insightvisionoc.com/general-optometry/common-causes-of-workplace-eye-injuries-and-disease/

  Many potential hazards could result in serious eye injuries or diseases in your workplace. […] Flying objects commonly cause workplace eye injuries, especially in manufacturing, construction and other industries where heavy machinery is used. When flying objects come into contact with the eye, they can cause anything from minor scratches and irritations to severe trauma or blindness. […] Many workplaces use chemicals such as acids, solvents and cleaning agents that can cause severe eye damage. Chemical burns are painful and can result in permanent vision damage or blindness. […] Radiation exposure is an uncommon but severe cause of workplace eye injuries and diseases. Some examples of radiation sources are welding arcs, lasers or ultraviolet light. Prolonged exposure can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and other serious eye conditions. […] Poor lighting is a more subtle cause of workplace eye strain and fatigue. Employees in workplaces with inadequate lighting may experience eye strain, headaches and other symptoms that can affect their productivity and well-being.

• #24 10 Top Common Causes of Eye Injuries

  https://www.oscarwylee.com.au/glasses/eye/injuries?srsltid=AfmBOorYlRhbSymQs_ocQ3UWQy6rc_SaClClhw9Wq1Fgx9Md8ykSRjcc

  Eye swelling is most commonly a symptom of eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis or blepharitis, though it may also be a result of an eye injury. […] A hit or blow to the eye is a common type of eye injury. A hit in the eye can be a serious condition, and therefore, should be assessed by a healthcare professional. […] Eye burns from chemicals is a serious condition that should be seen to by medical personnel as soon as possible. […] A foreign object in the eye is defined as something that is not supposed to penetrate or adhere to the eye. […] An eye injury caused by radiation can be categorised into four different types. These include ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, visible radiation and infrared radiation. […] An eye or ocular thermal injury occurs when heat burns the eye leading to an eye injury.

• #25 10 Top Common Causes of Eye Injuries | Raie Eyewear

  https://raieeyewear.co/blogs/new/10-top-common-causes-of-eye-injuries?srsltid=AfmBOorV7ntk-4ZfQy3xF88F_AxpNFrjTdQToRiERsMtP4tRW9lOjcVI

  The 10 top common causes of eye injuries include corneal abrasions, bleeding in the eye, eye swelling, hit in the eye, eye burns from chemicals, foreign objects in the eye, radiation, thermal injury, eye strain and an allergic reaction in the eye. […] Bleeding in the eye is most commonly caused by blood vessels in the eye becoming dilated due to trauma, making the eye’s surface red. […] A hit or blow to the eye is a common type of eye injury and may damage the eye socket, the muscles and ligaments and the eyeball itself. […] Eye burns from chemicals is a serious condition that occurs when a powder or liquid chemical comes into contact with the eye. […] A foreign object in the eye is defined as something that is not supposed to be there, penetrating the eye. […] An eye injury caused by radiation can be categorised into four different types, ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, visible radiation and infrared radiation.

• #26 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  An eye injury can occur at any time, in any place: at home, school, play, or sports. Close to 50% of eye injuries occur during sports and entertainment activities — more often in children and teens than any other age group. […] Injuries to the eye and the area around the eye can be caused by blunt trauma, sharp trauma or a chemical splash. […] Blunt trauma from: sport balls, fists, or airsoft/pellet/paintball guns […] Sharp trauma such as: sticks, hooks, or knives […] Chemical trauma like: a splash from strong cleaning fluid, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, or pool cleaning supplies. […] Blunt trauma (from a ball or fist or elbow) can cause bleeding inside the eye, which is called a hyphema. Blood in the eye can cause high eye pressure and inflammation, which can lead to permanent vision loss.

• #27 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Workplace hazards: Industrial workers and tradespeople are often at risk of occupational hazards like flying debris, chemicals or radiation. Welding and metal work (grinding, hammering or cutting) are among the riskiest jobs. Construction, manufacturing and forestry are others. […] Household and yard work: Home improvement projects involving saws, drills, paints and other chemicals can lead to accidents and injuries. Lawnmowers and leaf blowers may blow debris into your eye. Cooking and cleaning may expose you to chemical or thermal burn injuries. […] Falls and collisions: Car accidents are a major cause of eye injuries, either from blunt impact or shattered glass hitting your eye. Falling into structures like doorknobs or furniture also causes eye injuries. Children might fall onto playground equipment or collide with each other.

• #28 Three Common Causes of Eye Injuries

  https://www.safetyproresources.com/blog/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries

  About 2,000 workers seek medical attention for eye injuries every day. Over 600 of these injuries require an emergency room visit. The costs of an eye injury at work can add up quickly. Costs may include workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, lost production time, and the possibility of permanent blindness. There are several common causes for an eye injury at work, and learning them will help you improve your company’s eye safety. […] Flying debris, the cause of most eye injuries, may come from tooling, cleaning, chemical compounds and maintenance projects. […] Chemicals are another potential hazard. Chemicals may splash into your eyes or the fumes from chemicals may cause burning and watering of the eyes. If either happens to you, immediately find the chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and begin the emergency procedures for that chemical. […] Not all chemical exposures require eyewash and the wash may do more harm than good.

• #29 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  This review provides literature views on ocular trauma, with emphasis on common causes of injury, occupational risk, socio-economic factors, management peculiarities and some implications on overall care approach, from prevention to treatment. […] Most of eye injuries occurred in the workplace. Common eye injuries were due to foreign bodies and corneal abrasions. High-risk occupations included welders, farmers, metalworkers and grinding, construction and manufacturing workers. […] Findings of this review showed that it is compulsory to inform people about the risk and consequences of eye injuries. […] According to American Optometric Association, the most common professions with increased susceptibility to ocular injury lesions included manufacturing, industry, mining, plumbing electrical, welding and maintenance working activity.

• #30 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, as it is expected, most of the ocular injuries could be preventable by using suitable protective eye devices (PED) and strict employees compliance with the safety rules. […] Many of the ocular injuries occur in the workplace, without omitting agricultural activities, during sport events, assaults, car accidents, and domestic works. Occupational ocular injuries are defined as those exclusively occurring in the workplace. […] Ocular injuries occur mainly in men because they are employed in high risk occupations more frequently than females and they tend to work outdoors or more aggressively. […] Most common types of ocular injuries are corneal foreign bodies, globe ruptures, lamellar lacerations, hyphema of the anterior chamber and traumatic cataract. […] High-risk occupations related to eye traumas include metal workers, welders, grinding and construction workers and workers occupied in chemical industries.

• #31 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  This review provides literature views on ocular trauma, with emphasis on common causes of injury, occupational risk, socio-economic factors, management peculiarities and some implications on overall care approach, from prevention to treatment. […] Most of eye injuries occurred in the workplace. Common eye injuries were due to foreign bodies and corneal abrasions. High-risk occupations included welders, farmers, metalworkers and grinding, construction and manufacturing workers. […] Findings of this review showed that it is compulsory to inform people about the risk and consequences of eye injuries. […] According to American Optometric Association, the most common professions with increased susceptibility to ocular injury lesions included manufacturing, industry, mining, plumbing electrical, welding and maintenance working activity.

• #32 Common Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries and Disease

  https://www.eonvisioncare.com/blog/eye-care/common-causes-of-workplace-eye-injuries-and-disease/

  Employees of all kinds can face the risk of eye injury while working, but those who work in certain industries are at the highest risk. […] Here are the most common causes of workplace eye accidents. […] Working in any industry dealing with moving objects or tools, like carpentry and construction or metal jobs, can put a worker at risk of getting hit by something. […] Exposure to hazardous chemicals on the job can result in irritation, conjunctivitis (pink eye) or corneal ulcers, depending on the material used and how long someone is exposed to it. […] Welders often need to shield their faces so radiation does not damage their eyesight, such as UV exposure from welding arc light sources. […] Workers in the industrial sector often come into contact with flying sparks and debris that can end up in their eyes if they do not wear their safety glasses.

• #33 Common Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries and Disease

  https://www.insightvisionoc.com/general-optometry/common-causes-of-workplace-eye-injuries-and-disease/

  Many potential hazards could result in serious eye injuries or diseases in your workplace. […] Flying objects commonly cause workplace eye injuries, especially in manufacturing, construction and other industries where heavy machinery is used. When flying objects come into contact with the eye, they can cause anything from minor scratches and irritations to severe trauma or blindness. […] Many workplaces use chemicals such as acids, solvents and cleaning agents that can cause severe eye damage. Chemical burns are painful and can result in permanent vision damage or blindness. […] Radiation exposure is an uncommon but severe cause of workplace eye injuries and diseases. Some examples of radiation sources are welding arcs, lasers or ultraviolet light. Prolonged exposure can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and other serious eye conditions. […] Poor lighting is a more subtle cause of workplace eye strain and fatigue. Employees in workplaces with inadequate lighting may experience eye strain, headaches and other symptoms that can affect their productivity and well-being.

• #34 Common Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries and Disease

  https://www.eonvisioncare.com/blog/eye-care/common-causes-of-workplace-eye-injuries-and-disease/

  Employees of all kinds can face the risk of eye injury while working, but those who work in certain industries are at the highest risk. […] Here are the most common causes of workplace eye accidents. […] Working in any industry dealing with moving objects or tools, like carpentry and construction or metal jobs, can put a worker at risk of getting hit by something. […] Exposure to hazardous chemicals on the job can result in irritation, conjunctivitis (pink eye) or corneal ulcers, depending on the material used and how long someone is exposed to it. […] Welders often need to shield their faces so radiation does not damage their eyesight, such as UV exposure from welding arc light sources. […] Workers in the industrial sector often come into contact with flying sparks and debris that can end up in their eyes if they do not wear their safety glasses.

• #35 Three Common Causes of Eye Injuries

  https://www.safetyproresources.com/blog/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries

  About 2,000 workers seek medical attention for eye injuries every day. Over 600 of these injuries require an emergency room visit. The costs of an eye injury at work can add up quickly. Costs may include workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, lost production time, and the possibility of permanent blindness. There are several common causes for an eye injury at work, and learning them will help you improve your company’s eye safety. […] Flying debris, the cause of most eye injuries, may come from tooling, cleaning, chemical compounds and maintenance projects. […] Chemicals are another potential hazard. Chemicals may splash into your eyes or the fumes from chemicals may cause burning and watering of the eyes. If either happens to you, immediately find the chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and begin the emergency procedures for that chemical. […] Not all chemical exposures require eyewash and the wash may do more harm than good.

• #36 What Is the #1 Cause of Eye Injuries for Construction Workers?

  https://www.thebarnesfirm.com/what-is-the-number-one-cause-of-eye-injuries-for-construction-workers/

  The construction industry is a dangerous occupation that exposes workers to the risk of injury. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that construction trade workers had 2,120 eye-related injuries or illnesses in 2020, with material moving workers sustaining 1,860 eye injuries. […] Depending on severity, an eye injury can cause permanent, temporary, partial, or total vision loss. […] Failure to wear eye personal protective equipment is the primary cause of eye injuries in construction sites. Construction workers who attend work without protective gear such as eye guards, face shields, welding helmets, or full-face respirators face a substantial risk of eye injuries. […] Many injuries occur from scraping and scratching of airborne debris like dirt, dust, and tiny pieces of metal or rock.

• #37 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, as it is expected, most of the ocular injuries could be preventable by using suitable protective eye devices (PED) and strict employees compliance with the safety rules. […] Many of the ocular injuries occur in the workplace, without omitting agricultural activities, during sport events, assaults, car accidents, and domestic works. Occupational ocular injuries are defined as those exclusively occurring in the workplace. […] Ocular injuries occur mainly in men because they are employed in high risk occupations more frequently than females and they tend to work outdoors or more aggressively. […] Most common types of ocular injuries are corneal foreign bodies, globe ruptures, lamellar lacerations, hyphema of the anterior chamber and traumatic cataract. […] High-risk occupations related to eye traumas include metal workers, welders, grinding and construction workers and workers occupied in chemical industries.

• #38 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  Many eye injuries also occur during sport activities, especially in childhood, assaults mainly in males and falls at home in females. […] Most of the articles reported that eye injuries occurred in the workplace when use of protective eye devices (PED) is poor. […] It was also suggested that some workers did not use PED due to unavailability and unaffordability. […] Another study found that there was low workers compliance with safety regulations. […] Injuries are related to specific occupational activity, being of high risk, such as welders, farmers, metalworkers, manufacturers and grinding workers. […] Many ocular injuries were also caused by chemical burns, which seem to be a common cause of ocular injuries. […] As shown in table I, there is a variety of barriers for not using PED, and this is independent of nationality.

• #39 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  Many eye injuries also occur during sport activities, especially in childhood, assaults mainly in males and falls at home in females. […] Most of the articles reported that eye injuries occurred in the workplace when use of protective eye devices (PED) is poor. […] It was also suggested that some workers did not use PED due to unavailability and unaffordability. […] Another study found that there was low workers compliance with safety regulations. […] Injuries are related to specific occupational activity, being of high risk, such as welders, farmers, metalworkers, manufacturers and grinding workers. […] Many ocular injuries were also caused by chemical burns, which seem to be a common cause of ocular injuries. […] As shown in table I, there is a variety of barriers for not using PED, and this is independent of nationality.

• #40 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  Many eye injuries also occur during sport activities, especially in childhood, assaults mainly in males and falls at home in females. […] Most of the articles reported that eye injuries occurred in the workplace when use of protective eye devices (PED) is poor. […] It was also suggested that some workers did not use PED due to unavailability and unaffordability. […] Another study found that there was low workers compliance with safety regulations. […] Injuries are related to specific occupational activity, being of high risk, such as welders, farmers, metalworkers, manufacturers and grinding workers. […] Many ocular injuries were also caused by chemical burns, which seem to be a common cause of ocular injuries. […] As shown in table I, there is a variety of barriers for not using PED, and this is independent of nationality.

• #41 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, it is interesting that workers coming from countries with different development level may not use PED due to difficulty to read or understand PED regulations in the workplace. […] In a recent study in China, it is shown that 8 out of 10 eye injuries occurred due to inappropriate chemical handling and machine functionality. […] It is expected that educating chemical workers and their employers is essential in order to provide help at a first aid level and reduce complications. […] In another survey conducted to investigate ocular injuries in the workplace, it was found that workers from low socio-economic and educational level have increased risk of suffering eye injuries, being disproportionally exposed in high risk occupations. […] The most common cause of injury as means between the years 2006-2011 were occurring at work. […] High-risk ocular trauma groups should be a priority in eye health strategies to prevent blindness due to ocular trauma.

• #42 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, it is interesting that workers coming from countries with different development level may not use PED due to difficulty to read or understand PED regulations in the workplace. […] In a recent study in China, it is shown that 8 out of 10 eye injuries occurred due to inappropriate chemical handling and machine functionality. […] It is expected that educating chemical workers and their employers is essential in order to provide help at a first aid level and reduce complications. […] In another survey conducted to investigate ocular injuries in the workplace, it was found that workers from low socio-economic and educational level have increased risk of suffering eye injuries, being disproportionally exposed in high risk occupations. […] The most common cause of injury as means between the years 2006-2011 were occurring at work. […] High-risk ocular trauma groups should be a priority in eye health strategies to prevent blindness due to ocular trauma.

• #43 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  An eye injury can occur at any time, in any place: at home, school, play, or sports. Close to 50% of eye injuries occur during sports and entertainment activities — more often in children and teens than any other age group. […] Injuries to the eye and the area around the eye can be caused by blunt trauma, sharp trauma or a chemical splash. […] Blunt trauma from: sport balls, fists, or airsoft/pellet/paintball guns […] Sharp trauma such as: sticks, hooks, or knives […] Chemical trauma like: a splash from strong cleaning fluid, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, or pool cleaning supplies. […] Blunt trauma (from a ball or fist or elbow) can cause bleeding inside the eye, which is called a hyphema. Blood in the eye can cause high eye pressure and inflammation, which can lead to permanent vision loss.

• #44 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  Sports with high-speed ball action are the most likely to cause damage to the eye — racquetball, squash, tennis, soccer, golf, baseball and softball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, water polo, and hockey. […] Household items such as bungee cords, forks, coat hangers, rubber bands, gardening tools, and kitchen gadgets can cause significant injury to the eyes. […] Chemicals used around the home like bleach, cleaning products, and even soaps, shampoos, and perfumes, can cause extreme eye irritation and/or eye damage. […] Sharp toys are especially dangerous. Pencils, pens, darts, knives, fishing hooks, and scissors can easily cut the eye. […] Fireworks are extremely dangerous to the eyes; children should never be allowed to use them. […] Injuries to the eye can involve the eyelids, the tear drainage system, the bones surrounding the eye, and the eyeball itself.

• #45 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Workplace hazards: Industrial workers and tradespeople are often at risk of occupational hazards like flying debris, chemicals or radiation. Welding and metal work (grinding, hammering or cutting) are among the riskiest jobs. Construction, manufacturing and forestry are others. […] Household and yard work: Home improvement projects involving saws, drills, paints and other chemicals can lead to accidents and injuries. Lawnmowers and leaf blowers may blow debris into your eye. Cooking and cleaning may expose you to chemical or thermal burn injuries. […] Falls and collisions: Car accidents are a major cause of eye injuries, either from blunt impact or shattered glass hitting your eye. Falling into structures like doorknobs or furniture also causes eye injuries. Children might fall onto playground equipment or collide with each other.

• #46 Statistical Brief #112

  https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb112.jsp

  Each year more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur and 50,000 people permanently lose part or all of their vision. Nearly half (44.1 percent) of the injuries occur at home, although nearly 800,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year and 14.7 percent of eye injuries among children ages 5 to 14 are due to sports injuries. Yet, more than 90 percent of all eye injuries are preventable with the use of protective eyewear. […] Common causes of eye-injury related ED visits included being struck by an object, falling, fires/burns, motor vehicle traffic and environment causes. Among cases admitted to the hospital from the ED, falls were the most common cause followed by motor vehicle traffic accident and being struck by an object. […] Across all ED visits related to eye injuries, the top five causes of eye injuries were being struck by an object such as being hit during a fight or being involved in sports injury (31.1 percent), falls into an object (10.0 percent), fire or burns such as from caustic or corrosive substances (4.3 percent), motor vehicle traffic accident (3.3 percent), and environmental injuries such as a bite from an insect or animal (3.2 percent). Some variation was seen in the distribution of the causes of injury for eye-injury related ED visits resulting in admission. Falls were the most common cause of injury for such visits (36.1 percent), followed by motor vehicle traffic accident (19.1 percent), and being struck by an object (12.0 percent).

• #47 Examining the Common Types of Eye Injuries and Trauma | Irisvision

  https://irisvision.com/types-of-eye-injuries-and-trauma/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-wwLMuccV04VoRSWjtoZH27SKPaTUMiozLJhWgLnEzytwYFsI

  Each year thousands of children sustain eye damage or even blindness from accidents at home, at play, or in the car as indicated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. […] Eye injuries can happen to any individual even at home while cooking, gardening, cleaning, etc. […] Such an injury can result in extreme pain, swollen eyes, redness, witnessing flashes of light, vision changes, and even permanent vision loss. […] Burns & Exposure to Chemicals: The sensitive eye is such that it can be harmed through even minor incidents such as a splash of a chemical or any harmful liquid into the eye which causes a chemical burn. […] Corneal Abrasions: This is the result of a scratch from a sharp object or a traumatic defect in the surface of the cornea which is located in front of the pupil and iris.

• #48 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  An eye injury can occur at any time, in any place: at home, school, play, or sports. Close to 50% of eye injuries occur during sports and entertainment activities — more often in children and teens than any other age group. […] Injuries to the eye and the area around the eye can be caused by blunt trauma, sharp trauma or a chemical splash. […] Blunt trauma from: sport balls, fists, or airsoft/pellet/paintball guns […] Sharp trauma such as: sticks, hooks, or knives […] Chemical trauma like: a splash from strong cleaning fluid, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, or pool cleaning supplies. […] Blunt trauma (from a ball or fist or elbow) can cause bleeding inside the eye, which is called a hyphema. Blood in the eye can cause high eye pressure and inflammation, which can lead to permanent vision loss.

• #49 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  Sports with high-speed ball action are the most likely to cause damage to the eye — racquetball, squash, tennis, soccer, golf, baseball and softball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, water polo, and hockey. […] Household items such as bungee cords, forks, coat hangers, rubber bands, gardening tools, and kitchen gadgets can cause significant injury to the eyes. […] Chemicals used around the home like bleach, cleaning products, and even soaps, shampoos, and perfumes, can cause extreme eye irritation and/or eye damage. […] Sharp toys are especially dangerous. Pencils, pens, darts, knives, fishing hooks, and scissors can easily cut the eye. […] Fireworks are extremely dangerous to the eyes; children should never be allowed to use them. […] Injuries to the eye can involve the eyelids, the tear drainage system, the bones surrounding the eye, and the eyeball itself.

• #50 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  All sorts of common, everyday activities can lead to accidental eye injuries. Flying particles, falls and collisions, chemicals and radiation can injure your eye. An eye injury can be very painful and can cause permanent vision loss, whether or not it seems severe. […] Eye injuries include bruises, punctures, burns and scratches. They can result from traumatic accidents, exposure to chemicals or foreign objects in your eye. An eye injury can damage your eye, causing eye pain and vision loss, which may be temporary or permanent. […] Common causes of eye injuries include: Sports injuries: Contact sports like football and boxing, sports involving flying balls and sports where you swing a racket, puck or bat are common causes of eye injuries. Many sports injuries are avoidable with the right protective eyewear. But not all sports have official protective gear.

• #51 Eye Injuries – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment – Sports Injuries

  https://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/head-face/facial-eye-injuries

  Eye injuries in sports are caused either by trauma or a foreign body in the eye, or infection. […] A detached retina occurs when the lining at the back of the eye starts to pull away from the blood vessels at the back of the eye. This can lead to blindness so should be treated quickly. […] A cornea abrasion is an eye injury involving scratches on the cornea of the eye. This might be from a finger, a twig or small pieces of paper or gravel blown up in the wind. […] A sty is an infection of an oil gland caused by staphylococcal bacteria. The infection usually occurs from rubbing the nose and then the eye. The bacteria involved are most often found inside the nose. […] A foreign body in the eye is a small object which enters and gets stuck in the eye. This may be something which sticks to the front of the eye or gets trapped under the eyelids without actually entering the eye. […] A hyphema is usually caused by an impact on the eye from a blunt object. Examples include punches to the eye, falls or being hit with a ball or other flying object.

• #52 Traumatic Glaucoma – Glaucoma Research Foundation

  https://glaucoma.org/types/traumatic-glaucoma

  Traumatic glaucoma is any glaucoma caused by an injury to the eye. This type of glaucoma can occur both immediately after an injury to the eye or years later. […] It can be caused by injuries that bruise the eye (called blunt trauma) and injuries that penetrate the eye. […] As a result of an immediate injury, traumatic glaucoma is most commonly caused by blunt trauma, which is an injury that doesnt penetrate the eye, such as a blow to the head or an injury directly on the eye. […] The most common cause is from sports-related injuries, such as baseball or boxing. […] When a blunt trauma occurs, damage to this system can occur. The most common cause is the ciliary body, the part of the eye that produces eye fluid, inside the eye tearing. […] In some cases, the damaged drainage canals in the eye can build up excess scarring. This scarring blocks fluid flow and can lead to glaucoma. This type of glaucoma, called angle recession glaucoma, can occur many years after the initial injury.

• #53 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  Sports with high-speed ball action are the most likely to cause damage to the eye — racquetball, squash, tennis, soccer, golf, baseball and softball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, water polo, and hockey. […] Household items such as bungee cords, forks, coat hangers, rubber bands, gardening tools, and kitchen gadgets can cause significant injury to the eyes. […] Chemicals used around the home like bleach, cleaning products, and even soaps, shampoos, and perfumes, can cause extreme eye irritation and/or eye damage. […] Sharp toys are especially dangerous. Pencils, pens, darts, knives, fishing hooks, and scissors can easily cut the eye. […] Fireworks are extremely dangerous to the eyes; children should never be allowed to use them. […] Injuries to the eye can involve the eyelids, the tear drainage system, the bones surrounding the eye, and the eyeball itself.

• #54 Eye Injuries | Boston Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/eye-injuries

  Often caused by sports or other physical activity, eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. […] Eye injuries from sports are quite common. […] Some of the more recurrent eye injuries occur during the following activities: Hockey, Archery, Darts, BB guns, Bicycling, Sports that involve rackets, Baseball, Boxing, Basketball. […] Other common causes of eye injuries include: Chemicals, Toys, Fingernails.

• #55 Preventing and Responding to Eye Injuries | HeadStart.gov

  https://headstart.gov/practicas-de-seguridad/articulo/preventing-responding-eye-injuries

  Eye injuries in children are very common, and most of these injuries are preventable. […] Eye injuries are the most common cause of permanent vision loss in young children (0-4 years). […] Playground equipment and hazards in and around the home are often involved in eye injuries in young children. […] Eye injuries in children often occur during play. […] Some common causes of eye injuries in young children include: Flying objects like toy rockets, darts, fireworks, bungee cords, and projectiles from toy guns. […] Chemicals like cleaners and hand sanitizers can also cause serious eye injuries. […] Projectile toys are one of the leading causes of vision-threatening eye injury in young children. […] Some children have been injured by getting alcohol-based hand sanitizer in their eyes. The chemicals can cause serious injury to the eye. […] Injuries to the eye can cause permanent vision loss.

• #56 Preventing and Responding to Eye Injuries | HeadStart.gov

  https://headstart.gov/practicas-de-seguridad/articulo/preventing-responding-eye-injuries

  Eye injuries in children are very common, and most of these injuries are preventable. […] Eye injuries are the most common cause of permanent vision loss in young children (0-4 years). […] Playground equipment and hazards in and around the home are often involved in eye injuries in young children. […] Eye injuries in children often occur during play. […] Some common causes of eye injuries in young children include: Flying objects like toy rockets, darts, fireworks, bungee cords, and projectiles from toy guns. […] Chemicals like cleaners and hand sanitizers can also cause serious eye injuries. […] Projectile toys are one of the leading causes of vision-threatening eye injury in young children. […] Some children have been injured by getting alcohol-based hand sanitizer in their eyes. The chemicals can cause serious injury to the eye. […] Injuries to the eye can cause permanent vision loss.

• #57 Statistical Brief #112

  https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb112.jsp

  Each year more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur and 50,000 people permanently lose part or all of their vision. Nearly half (44.1 percent) of the injuries occur at home, although nearly 800,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year and 14.7 percent of eye injuries among children ages 5 to 14 are due to sports injuries. Yet, more than 90 percent of all eye injuries are preventable with the use of protective eyewear. […] Common causes of eye-injury related ED visits included being struck by an object, falling, fires/burns, motor vehicle traffic and environment causes. Among cases admitted to the hospital from the ED, falls were the most common cause followed by motor vehicle traffic accident and being struck by an object. […] Across all ED visits related to eye injuries, the top five causes of eye injuries were being struck by an object such as being hit during a fight or being involved in sports injury (31.1 percent), falls into an object (10.0 percent), fire or burns such as from caustic or corrosive substances (4.3 percent), motor vehicle traffic accident (3.3 percent), and environmental injuries such as a bite from an insect or animal (3.2 percent). Some variation was seen in the distribution of the causes of injury for eye-injury related ED visits resulting in admission. Falls were the most common cause of injury for such visits (36.1 percent), followed by motor vehicle traffic accident (19.1 percent), and being struck by an object (12.0 percent).

• #58

  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries-in-the-u-s/

  Falling is the number one cause of eye injury in the United States and accounted for more than 8,400 hospitalizations in a 10-year period, according to new research presented this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. […] The analysis showed that falling was the top cause of eye injury, with adults over the age of 60 making up the majority of the 8,425 hospitalizations. […] Fighting was the second most common cause of ocular trauma overall, but the number one cause in people between the ages of 10 and 59. […] For kids under age 10, being accidentally struck by a person or object topped the list of causes of eye injury, followed by car crashes and accidents with a sharp object such as scissors. […] The study also looked at reasons why the cost of eye injuries has been increasing.

• #59

  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries-in-the-u-s/

  Falling is the number one cause of eye injury in the United States and accounted for more than 8,400 hospitalizations in a 10-year period, according to new research presented this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. […] The analysis showed that falling was the top cause of eye injury, with adults over the age of 60 making up the majority of the 8,425 hospitalizations. […] Fighting was the second most common cause of ocular trauma overall, but the number one cause in people between the ages of 10 and 59. […] For kids under age 10, being accidentally struck by a person or object topped the list of causes of eye injury, followed by car crashes and accidents with a sharp object such as scissors. […] The study also looked at reasons why the cost of eye injuries has been increasing.

• #60 Common Causes Of Eye Injury, Falls And Fights, May Be Avoided With Targeted Interventions

  https://www.medicaldaily.com/common-causes-eye-injury-falls-and-fights-may-be-avoided-targeted-interventions-361714

  Fist A wayward fist is more likely to cause an eye injury than anything else, but only if you’re young, new research finds. […] The study authors compiled data on almost 47,000 hospital-treated eye injuries, or ocular traumas, from 2002 to 2011 in order to better grasp the risk factors and causes behind them. They found that the majority of injuries were the result of either a fight or a fall, with a significant generational gap in their prevalence. […] Third, but certainly not least, on the leading causes of eye injury was being involved in a car crash. […] For falls, a simple slip was the most commonly reported cause of almost 3,000 injuries, with stairs being the cause of nearly 900 accidents (over 3,000 falls were unspecified). Unarmed fights were the most likely type of assault reported, followed by being struck by an object. […] According to a 2013 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 2.5 million eye-related visits to the emergency room made annually in the US from 2007 to 2010, with 37.6 visits per 10,000 persons related to injury.

• #61

  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries-in-the-u-s/

  Falling is the number one cause of eye injury in the United States and accounted for more than 8,400 hospitalizations in a 10-year period, according to new research presented this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. […] The analysis showed that falling was the top cause of eye injury, with adults over the age of 60 making up the majority of the 8,425 hospitalizations. […] Fighting was the second most common cause of ocular trauma overall, but the number one cause in people between the ages of 10 and 59. […] For kids under age 10, being accidentally struck by a person or object topped the list of causes of eye injury, followed by car crashes and accidents with a sharp object such as scissors. […] The study also looked at reasons why the cost of eye injuries has been increasing.

• #62 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Workplace hazards: Industrial workers and tradespeople are often at risk of occupational hazards like flying debris, chemicals or radiation. Welding and metal work (grinding, hammering or cutting) are among the riskiest jobs. Construction, manufacturing and forestry are others. […] Household and yard work: Home improvement projects involving saws, drills, paints and other chemicals can lead to accidents and injuries. Lawnmowers and leaf blowers may blow debris into your eye. Cooking and cleaning may expose you to chemical or thermal burn injuries. […] Falls and collisions: Car accidents are a major cause of eye injuries, either from blunt impact or shattered glass hitting your eye. Falling into structures like doorknobs or furniture also causes eye injuries. Children might fall onto playground equipment or collide with each other.

• #63 Common Causes Of Eye Injury, Falls And Fights, May Be Avoided With Targeted Interventions

  https://www.medicaldaily.com/common-causes-eye-injury-falls-and-fights-may-be-avoided-targeted-interventions-361714

  Fist A wayward fist is more likely to cause an eye injury than anything else, but only if you’re young, new research finds. […] The study authors compiled data on almost 47,000 hospital-treated eye injuries, or ocular traumas, from 2002 to 2011 in order to better grasp the risk factors and causes behind them. They found that the majority of injuries were the result of either a fight or a fall, with a significant generational gap in their prevalence. […] Third, but certainly not least, on the leading causes of eye injury was being involved in a car crash. […] For falls, a simple slip was the most commonly reported cause of almost 3,000 injuries, with stairs being the cause of nearly 900 accidents (over 3,000 falls were unspecified). Unarmed fights were the most likely type of assault reported, followed by being struck by an object. […] According to a 2013 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 2.5 million eye-related visits to the emergency room made annually in the US from 2007 to 2010, with 37.6 visits per 10,000 persons related to injury.

• #64

  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries-in-the-u-s/

  Falling is the number one cause of eye injury in the United States and accounted for more than 8,400 hospitalizations in a 10-year period, according to new research presented this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. […] The analysis showed that falling was the top cause of eye injury, with adults over the age of 60 making up the majority of the 8,425 hospitalizations. […] Fighting was the second most common cause of ocular trauma overall, but the number one cause in people between the ages of 10 and 59. […] For kids under age 10, being accidentally struck by a person or object topped the list of causes of eye injury, followed by car crashes and accidents with a sharp object such as scissors. […] The study also looked at reasons why the cost of eye injuries has been increasing.

• #65 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Toys and recreation: Flying toys, air guns and yo-yos are common causes of eye injuries in children. So are arts and crafts tools like crayons, pens and scissors. BB guns and paintball guns injure eyes of all ages. So do fireworks when untrained people use them in domestic settings. […] Violence: Domestic violence, assault and public brawls can lead to black eyes and other injuries. Riots and urban warfare may involve various weapons that can cause serious eye injuries. Explosives are another common cause of eye injuries in both military and urban combat.

• #66 Common Causes Of Eye Injury, Falls And Fights, May Be Avoided With Targeted Interventions

  https://www.medicaldaily.com/common-causes-eye-injury-falls-and-fights-may-be-avoided-targeted-interventions-361714

  Fist A wayward fist is more likely to cause an eye injury than anything else, but only if you’re young, new research finds. […] The study authors compiled data on almost 47,000 hospital-treated eye injuries, or ocular traumas, from 2002 to 2011 in order to better grasp the risk factors and causes behind them. They found that the majority of injuries were the result of either a fight or a fall, with a significant generational gap in their prevalence. […] Third, but certainly not least, on the leading causes of eye injury was being involved in a car crash. […] For falls, a simple slip was the most commonly reported cause of almost 3,000 injuries, with stairs being the cause of nearly 900 accidents (over 3,000 falls were unspecified). Unarmed fights were the most likely type of assault reported, followed by being struck by an object. […] According to a 2013 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 2.5 million eye-related visits to the emergency room made annually in the US from 2007 to 2010, with 37.6 visits per 10,000 persons related to injury.

• #67 Eye injury causes – wikidoc

  https://wikidoc.org/index.php/Eye_injury_causes

  Flying pieces of wood, metal, glass, stone and other material are notorious for causing much of the eye trauma. […] Blunt injury by fist (during a drunken brawl), ball (cricket ball, lawn tennis ball), shuttle cock (from Badminton) and other high speed flying objects can strike the eye. […] Small children may indulge in bow-and-arrow games and firecrackers (respectively common during Dussehra and Diwali festivals in India) which can lead to eye trauma. […] Road traffic accidents (RTAs) with head and facial trauma may also have an eye injury – these are usually severe in nature with multiple lacerations, shards of glasses embedded in tissues, orbital fractures, severe hematoma and penetrating open-globe injuries with prolapse of eye contents. […] Other causes of intraocular trauma may arise from workplace tools or even common household implements.

• #68 Ocular Penetrating and Perforating Injuries – EyeWiki

  https://eyewiki.org/Ocular_Penetrating_and_Perforating_Injuries

  Failure to wear adequate eye protection while performing high risk activities such as baseball, basketball and use of power tools in the home environment have also been noted to be risk factors for eye injuries. […] Substance abuse, including alcohol and marijuana, is also known to increase the risk of eye trauma.

• #69 Characteristics And Causes Of Penetrating Eye Injuries Reported To The National Eye Trauma System Registry, 1985-91

  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/63949

  Ocular trauma is one of the most important preventable causes of visual impairment. […] From 1985 through 1991, the National Eye Trauma System Registry collected data on 2,939 cases of penetrating eye injury reported by ophthalmologists at 48 collaborating eye trauma centers in 28 States and Washington, DC. […] Seventy-seven percent of the injuries were unintentional, 22 percent were the result of assault, and 1 percent were self-inflicted. […] There was evidence of definite or possible alcohol use by at least 24 percent of the injured persons and illicit drug use by 8 percent. […] Analyses of the causes and characteristics of ocular injuries reported to the National Eye Trauma System Registry will help identify high risk settings for such injuries.

• #70 Ocular Penetrating and Perforating Injuries – EyeWiki

  https://eyewiki.org/Ocular_Penetrating_and_Perforating_Injuries

  Failure to wear adequate eye protection while performing high risk activities such as baseball, basketball and use of power tools in the home environment have also been noted to be risk factors for eye injuries. […] Substance abuse, including alcohol and marijuana, is also known to increase the risk of eye trauma.

• #71 Eye Injuries — Jones & Rostant

  https://jonesrostant.com/eye-injuries

  Loss of vision, blindness, eye damage, and other eye injuries are caused by a variety of factors. Although accidental injury and disease complications are the most common causes of eye-related trauma, medical malpractice may also lead to eye injuries. […] When the following forms of medical malpractice occur, you are at risk of developing vision problems or sustaining eye damage: […] Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. When an eye doctor fails to provide an adequate diagnosis in a timely manner, you are at risk of developing vision problems. […] Infections. Eyes are extremely susceptible to infections. Surgery makes the eyes even more prone to infections. If a surgeon or ophthalmologists negligence or carelessness causes an infection, it could quickly spread and cause complications. […] Surgical errors. Any errors made by a surgeon or eye doctor while performing surgery can also cause eye injuries. […] Lack of informed consent. Since eye-related procedures are rather risky, doctors are required to inform patients of any possible risks associated with the surgery or treatment.

• #72 10 Top Common Causes of Eye Injuries

  https://www.oscarwylee.com.au/glasses/eye/injuries?srsltid=AfmBOorYlRhbSymQs_ocQ3UWQy6rc_SaClClhw9Wq1Fgx9Md8ykSRjcc

  Eye swelling is most commonly a symptom of eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis or blepharitis, though it may also be a result of an eye injury. […] A hit or blow to the eye is a common type of eye injury. A hit in the eye can be a serious condition, and therefore, should be assessed by a healthcare professional. […] Eye burns from chemicals is a serious condition that should be seen to by medical personnel as soon as possible. […] A foreign object in the eye is defined as something that is not supposed to penetrate or adhere to the eye. […] An eye injury caused by radiation can be categorised into four different types. These include ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, visible radiation and infrared radiation. […] An eye or ocular thermal injury occurs when heat burns the eye leading to an eye injury.

• #73 Eye Injuries – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment – Sports Injuries

  https://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/head-face/facial-eye-injuries

  Eye injuries in sports are caused either by trauma or a foreign body in the eye, or infection. […] A detached retina occurs when the lining at the back of the eye starts to pull away from the blood vessels at the back of the eye. This can lead to blindness so should be treated quickly. […] A cornea abrasion is an eye injury involving scratches on the cornea of the eye. This might be from a finger, a twig or small pieces of paper or gravel blown up in the wind. […] A sty is an infection of an oil gland caused by staphylococcal bacteria. The infection usually occurs from rubbing the nose and then the eye. The bacteria involved are most often found inside the nose. […] A foreign body in the eye is a small object which enters and gets stuck in the eye. This may be something which sticks to the front of the eye or gets trapped under the eyelids without actually entering the eye. […] A hyphema is usually caused by an impact on the eye from a blunt object. Examples include punches to the eye, falls or being hit with a ball or other flying object.

• #74 Eye pain

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/eye-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050744

  Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. […] Injury, such as from a blunt trauma or burn. […] Glaucoma which is part of a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve.

• #75 Eye injuries – The Most Common Causes and How to Help

  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eye-injuries-most-common-causes-how-help-emma-hammett-t5iec

  Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: […] blows to the eye such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something […] scratches and abrasions often caused by fingernails or tree branches […] foreign bodies could be grit, wood, sand or metal getting in the eye […] penetrating or cutting injuries possibly from glass or projectiles flung from tools, especially when hammering or using power tools or from a collision in a vehicle […] chemical burns from household cleaning products, workplace chemicals or an acid attack. […] Serious eye infections can also cause damage and scarring to the eye so hygiene to prevent eye infections is vital. […] This refers to when a chemical has come in contact with the eye, an eye being cut or pierced or a significant loss or change of vision.

• #76 Blunt Eye Trauma – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470379/

  Globe rupture occurs when there is a defect in the cornea, sclera, or both structures. Global rupture often occurs after direct penetrating trauma; however, if sufficient blunt force is applied to the eye, the intraocular pressure can increase enough to rupture the sclera. The high-velocity impact or sharp cutting objects may result in perforating or penetrating open globe injuries.[8] […] In adults, the most common causes of blunt eye trauma are workplace injury, stick injury, chemical fall, iron rod, iron nail, quarrel, assault, wood, brick, cement, and battery injury.[9] […] A retrobulbar hematoma is frequently associated with orbital trauma and associated orbital floor fractures. This trauma may also occur iatrogenically during sinus surgery, ocular surgery, or other eye procedures. In the setting of anticoagulation, this may occur in rare scenarios with increases in Valsalva (e.g., from vomiting, straining, or coughing).[10][11]

• #77 Eye Injuries — Jones & Rostant

  https://jonesrostant.com/eye-injuries

  Loss of vision, blindness, eye damage, and other eye injuries are caused by a variety of factors. Although accidental injury and disease complications are the most common causes of eye-related trauma, medical malpractice may also lead to eye injuries. […] When the following forms of medical malpractice occur, you are at risk of developing vision problems or sustaining eye damage: […] Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. When an eye doctor fails to provide an adequate diagnosis in a timely manner, you are at risk of developing vision problems. […] Infections. Eyes are extremely susceptible to infections. Surgery makes the eyes even more prone to infections. If a surgeon or ophthalmologists negligence or carelessness causes an infection, it could quickly spread and cause complications. […] Surgical errors. Any errors made by a surgeon or eye doctor while performing surgery can also cause eye injuries. […] Lack of informed consent. Since eye-related procedures are rather risky, doctors are required to inform patients of any possible risks associated with the surgery or treatment.

• #78 What Types of Injuries Can Lead to Blindness? | Wagner Reese, LLP

  https://www.wagnerreese.com/blog/injuries-causing-blindness/

  Eye injuries can result from a number of different physical and chemical traumas. They may cause temporary or permanent loss of how visual images are perceived in one or both eyes. Damage inflicted by injuries to the optic nerve, any part of the eye, or an area of the brain needed for vision can lead to blindness. […] The most common causes of eye trauma are blunt force and penetrative physical trauma. Blunt force trauma causes the eye to contract and expand suddenly, causing temporary or permanent blindness. Penetrative trauma is when an object enters the eye or part of your brain needed for sight. […] Exposure to chemicals can also cause eye injuries that potentially lead to blindness. Some acid and alkali chemicals in everyday household cleaning products, including toilet bowl and oven cleaners, can damage the eye. […] Being prescribed the wrong medication or a dangerously defective drug can cause blindness in some patients. These medications cause vision loss from damage to the optic nerve or through optic neuropathy.

• #79 Eye injuries – The Most Common Causes and How to Help

  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eye-injuries-most-common-causes-how-help-emma-hammett-t5iec

  Wearing contact lenses incorrectly can also injure your eyes. Particularly if theyre dirty, dont fit properly or have been worn for too long. Contact lens wearers should be particularly careful when putting lenses in and removing them. […] Black eyes are usually caused by a blow to the eye and/or surrounding area. This could be from a fall, punch or sports related. Did you know that black eyes can also be caused by dental work, surgery or sinus infection.

• #80 Eye injuries | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/eye-injuries

  Common types of eye injury include: […] Wearing contact lenses incorrectly can also injure your eyes, especially if they’re dirty, don’t fit properly or have been worn for too long. […] Many eye injuries are preventable if you take suitable safety precautions during leisure activities or work. These precautions can include, for example, wearing eye protection when hammering metal and using power tools.

• #81 Eye Injury: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/eye-injury-8677813

  Eye injuries can occur due to many causes, including accidents (flying debris, falls, or vehicle collisions), chemicals, or radiation. […] Many things can cause a chemical burn. If flushed out quickly and thoroughly enough, they may not cause permanent damage to the eye. […] Even at home, you’re not necessarily safe from eye injuries. From cleaning the house to working in the yard or undertaking a home improvement project, you may face an eye injury. […] Accidents can also lead to eye injuries, whether from a fall or some type of collision. […] Unfortunately, violence is another way that eye injuries can occur. […] An eye injury can occur almost anywhere and can include everything from blunt eye trauma to foreign body injuries. It can occur for myriad reasons, such as while at work, play, or home, by accident, or sometimes intentionally.

• #82 5 common causes of workplace eye injuries | MFASCO Health & Safety

  https://www.mfasco.com/blog/5-common-causes-of-workplace-eye-injuries.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqYzMdlFQXw4-53QdETlX4iZzoQumDfn5ybz7deHYr9XISBqJtH

  With approximately 2,000 occupational eye injuries occurring each day in the U.S. alone, eye protection should be a main concern for employers managing hazardous work environments. […] Uncorrected vision can be a major cause of accidents. […] The American Optometric Association notes safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection can lessen the severity or even prevent 90% of these eye injuries. […] Common masonry and carpentry tasks, such as sanding, grinding, hammering, and cutting, all send particles or scraps of excess material airborne. […] Since welding torches expose workers to high levels of UV radiation, specific safety glasses with UV protection against welding arcs and flashes are necessary. […] For workers tackling major projects outdoors, the day-to-day change of weather conditions can have a large effect on eye safety. […] If you’re wearing the wrong type of protection, you’re more likely to get injured – plain and simple.

• #83 Statistical Brief #112

  https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb112.jsp

  Each year more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur and 50,000 people permanently lose part or all of their vision. Nearly half (44.1 percent) of the injuries occur at home, although nearly 800,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year and 14.7 percent of eye injuries among children ages 5 to 14 are due to sports injuries. Yet, more than 90 percent of all eye injuries are preventable with the use of protective eyewear. […] Common causes of eye-injury related ED visits included being struck by an object, falling, fires/burns, motor vehicle traffic and environment causes. Among cases admitted to the hospital from the ED, falls were the most common cause followed by motor vehicle traffic accident and being struck by an object. […] Across all ED visits related to eye injuries, the top five causes of eye injuries were being struck by an object such as being hit during a fight or being involved in sports injury (31.1 percent), falls into an object (10.0 percent), fire or burns such as from caustic or corrosive substances (4.3 percent), motor vehicle traffic accident (3.3 percent), and environmental injuries such as a bite from an insect or animal (3.2 percent). Some variation was seen in the distribution of the causes of injury for eye-injury related ED visits resulting in admission. Falls were the most common cause of injury for such visits (36.1 percent), followed by motor vehicle traffic accident (19.1 percent), and being struck by an object (12.0 percent).

• #84 Statistical Brief #112

  https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb112.jsp

  Each year more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur and 50,000 people permanently lose part or all of their vision. Nearly half (44.1 percent) of the injuries occur at home, although nearly 800,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year and 14.7 percent of eye injuries among children ages 5 to 14 are due to sports injuries. Yet, more than 90 percent of all eye injuries are preventable with the use of protective eyewear. […] Common causes of eye-injury related ED visits included being struck by an object, falling, fires/burns, motor vehicle traffic and environment causes. Among cases admitted to the hospital from the ED, falls were the most common cause followed by motor vehicle traffic accident and being struck by an object. […] Across all ED visits related to eye injuries, the top five causes of eye injuries were being struck by an object such as being hit during a fight or being involved in sports injury (31.1 percent), falls into an object (10.0 percent), fire or burns such as from caustic or corrosive substances (4.3 percent), motor vehicle traffic accident (3.3 percent), and environmental injuries such as a bite from an insect or animal (3.2 percent). Some variation was seen in the distribution of the causes of injury for eye-injury related ED visits resulting in admission. Falls were the most common cause of injury for such visits (36.1 percent), followed by motor vehicle traffic accident (19.1 percent), and being struck by an object (12.0 percent).

• #85 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, as it is expected, most of the ocular injuries could be preventable by using suitable protective eye devices (PED) and strict employees compliance with the safety rules. […] Many of the ocular injuries occur in the workplace, without omitting agricultural activities, during sport events, assaults, car accidents, and domestic works. Occupational ocular injuries are defined as those exclusively occurring in the workplace. […] Ocular injuries occur mainly in men because they are employed in high risk occupations more frequently than females and they tend to work outdoors or more aggressively. […] Most common types of ocular injuries are corneal foreign bodies, globe ruptures, lamellar lacerations, hyphema of the anterior chamber and traumatic cataract. […] High-risk occupations related to eye traumas include metal workers, welders, grinding and construction workers and workers occupied in chemical industries.

• #86 Ocular Penetrating and Perforating Injuries – EyeWiki

  https://eyewiki.org/Ocular_Penetrating_and_Perforating_Injuries

  Ocular penetrating and perforating injuries (commonly referred to as open globe injuries) can result in severe vision loss or loss of the eye. […] Penetrating or perforating ocular injuries can be due to injury from any sharp or high velocity object. […] The most common blunt objects reported by May et al from the United States Eye injury Registry were rocks, fists, baseballs, lumber and fishing weights. […] The most common sharp objects were sticks, knives, scissors, screwdrivers and nails. […] When one of these objects becomes lodged in the eye, it is referred to as an intraocular foreign body (IOFB), which occurs in up to 40% of ocular penetrating or perforating injuries. […] As noted from the epidemiological studies above, male gender is a large risk factor for ocular trauma.

• #87

  https://journals.lww.com/ijo/fulltext/2013/61090/causes_and_characteristics_of_work_related_eye.5.aspx

  WREI are reported to be encountered mostly in younger workers. Research data suggest that around ninety percent of all WREI are preventable. […] Carelessness and hurrying up accounted for most of worker-related causes of WREI, while lack of protective measures ranked high among workplace-related causes. Interestingly more than one-fifth (21.1%) of the workers reported they did not use protective equipment at the time of injury despite their availability in the workplace.

• #88

  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-most-common-causes-of-eye-injuries-in-the-u-s/

  Falling is the number one cause of eye injury in the United States and accounted for more than 8,400 hospitalizations in a 10-year period, according to new research presented this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. […] The analysis showed that falling was the top cause of eye injury, with adults over the age of 60 making up the majority of the 8,425 hospitalizations. […] Fighting was the second most common cause of ocular trauma overall, but the number one cause in people between the ages of 10 and 59. […] For kids under age 10, being accidentally struck by a person or object topped the list of causes of eye injury, followed by car crashes and accidents with a sharp object such as scissors. […] The study also looked at reasons why the cost of eye injuries has been increasing.

• #89 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, it is interesting that workers coming from countries with different development level may not use PED due to difficulty to read or understand PED regulations in the workplace. […] In a recent study in China, it is shown that 8 out of 10 eye injuries occurred due to inappropriate chemical handling and machine functionality. […] It is expected that educating chemical workers and their employers is essential in order to provide help at a first aid level and reduce complications. […] In another survey conducted to investigate ocular injuries in the workplace, it was found that workers from low socio-economic and educational level have increased risk of suffering eye injuries, being disproportionally exposed in high risk occupations. […] The most common cause of injury as means between the years 2006-2011 were occurring at work. […] High-risk ocular trauma groups should be a priority in eye health strategies to prevent blindness due to ocular trauma.

• #90 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, it is interesting that workers coming from countries with different development level may not use PED due to difficulty to read or understand PED regulations in the workplace. […] In a recent study in China, it is shown that 8 out of 10 eye injuries occurred due to inappropriate chemical handling and machine functionality. […] It is expected that educating chemical workers and their employers is essential in order to provide help at a first aid level and reduce complications. […] In another survey conducted to investigate ocular injuries in the workplace, it was found that workers from low socio-economic and educational level have increased risk of suffering eye injuries, being disproportionally exposed in high risk occupations. […] The most common cause of injury as means between the years 2006-2011 were occurring at work. […] High-risk ocular trauma groups should be a priority in eye health strategies to prevent blindness due to ocular trauma.

• #91 Eye Injuries: Causes, Care & Treatment

  https://www.theemergencycenter.com/eye-injuries-protecting-your-vision-preventing-permanent-damage/

  Blow to the eye from a punch or sports equipment (e.g., ball) […] Particles sent airborne during industrial work or an explosion […] Objects designed to fly such as darts and certain fireworks […] Harmful chemicals getting splashed into the eye […] According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, up to 90 percent of the 1 million-plus eye injuries that occur each year in the U.S. can be prevented just by wearing eye protection like goggles or safety glasses when appropriate. […] Taking a wait-and-see approach is not the right one for potential eye injuries, as they often grow worse over time. A slow, unrecognized bleed or increase in eye pressure can lead to permanent damage.

• #92 Eye Injury and Safety

  https://aapos.org/glossary/eye-injury-and-safety

  Other blunt or sharp injuries should be examined by an ophthalmologist since the severity of the injury may not be easy to see. […] Protective eyeglasses or face shields are available for most activities to help prevent eye injuries. […] The best protective eyewear for sports activities is a sports frame (not daily wear glasses) with polycarbonate (or shatter-resistant) lenses. […] Children (and adults) with poor vision in one eye should ALWAYS wear glasses to protect the better-seeing eye from injury.

• #93 Black eye: What causes it and how to treat it

  https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/us/eye-health-and-care/understanding-vision/black-eye.html

  Eye injuries can be prevented if you wear protective glasses or specially designed sports goggles. […] Your everyday glasses should be made from a shatterproof material, and if you are uncertain about the quality, consult your eyecare practitioner. […] You should wear protective eyewear in the following instances: if you work in a profession where the risk of eye injury is big, such as construction, when you work on DIY projects at home that involve power tools or fast-moving objects, if you participate in sports such as tennis, it’s always advisable to wear protective sports eyewear, when you participate in any activity where there’s a risk of eye injury, opt to wear protective goggles or a helmet with a shield.

• #94 Black eye: What causes it and how to treat it

  https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/us/eye-health-and-care/understanding-vision/black-eye.html

  Eye injuries can be prevented if you wear protective glasses or specially designed sports goggles. […] Your everyday glasses should be made from a shatterproof material, and if you are uncertain about the quality, consult your eyecare practitioner. […] You should wear protective eyewear in the following instances: if you work in a profession where the risk of eye injury is big, such as construction, when you work on DIY projects at home that involve power tools or fast-moving objects, if you participate in sports such as tennis, it’s always advisable to wear protective sports eyewear, when you participate in any activity where there’s a risk of eye injury, opt to wear protective goggles or a helmet with a shield.

• #95 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  This review provides literature views on ocular trauma, with emphasis on common causes of injury, occupational risk, socio-economic factors, management peculiarities and some implications on overall care approach, from prevention to treatment. […] Most of eye injuries occurred in the workplace. Common eye injuries were due to foreign bodies and corneal abrasions. High-risk occupations included welders, farmers, metalworkers and grinding, construction and manufacturing workers. […] Findings of this review showed that it is compulsory to inform people about the risk and consequences of eye injuries. […] According to American Optometric Association, the most common professions with increased susceptibility to ocular injury lesions included manufacturing, industry, mining, plumbing electrical, welding and maintenance working activity.

• #96 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  Many eye injuries also occur during sport activities, especially in childhood, assaults mainly in males and falls at home in females. […] Most of the articles reported that eye injuries occurred in the workplace when use of protective eye devices (PED) is poor. […] It was also suggested that some workers did not use PED due to unavailability and unaffordability. […] Another study found that there was low workers compliance with safety regulations. […] Injuries are related to specific occupational activity, being of high risk, such as welders, farmers, metalworkers, manufacturers and grinding workers. […] Many ocular injuries were also caused by chemical burns, which seem to be a common cause of ocular injuries. […] As shown in table I, there is a variety of barriers for not using PED, and this is independent of nationality.

• #97 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, it is interesting that workers coming from countries with different development level may not use PED due to difficulty to read or understand PED regulations in the workplace. […] In a recent study in China, it is shown that 8 out of 10 eye injuries occurred due to inappropriate chemical handling and machine functionality. […] It is expected that educating chemical workers and their employers is essential in order to provide help at a first aid level and reduce complications. […] In another survey conducted to investigate ocular injuries in the workplace, it was found that workers from low socio-economic and educational level have increased risk of suffering eye injuries, being disproportionally exposed in high risk occupations. […] The most common cause of injury as means between the years 2006-2011 were occurring at work. […] High-risk ocular trauma groups should be a priority in eye health strategies to prevent blindness due to ocular trauma.

• #98 Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8118212/

  However, it is interesting that workers coming from countries with different development level may not use PED due to difficulty to read or understand PED regulations in the workplace. […] In a recent study in China, it is shown that 8 out of 10 eye injuries occurred due to inappropriate chemical handling and machine functionality. […] It is expected that educating chemical workers and their employers is essential in order to provide help at a first aid level and reduce complications. […] In another survey conducted to investigate ocular injuries in the workplace, it was found that workers from low socio-economic and educational level have increased risk of suffering eye injuries, being disproportionally exposed in high risk occupations. […] The most common cause of injury as means between the years 2006-2011 were occurring at work. […] High-risk ocular trauma groups should be a priority in eye health strategies to prevent blindness due to ocular trauma.

• #99 6 Most Frequent Eye Injuries – Optometrists.org

  https://www.optometrists.org/general-practice-optometry/guide-to-eye-exams/eye-emergencies/6-most-frequent-eye-injuries/

  The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that over 2.5 million eye injuries occur every year, globally. Of these eye injuries, 90% could have been prevented with protective eyewear. […] Eye injuries can occur from a wide range of activities, including playing with your pet, cleaning the house or just on the sports field, and lead to many different types of emergencies. […] The only way to identify any vision loss or eye damage from an eye injury is through an eye examination. […] Eye injuries cant always be prevented, but wearing eye protection while engaging in certain activities, such as mowing the lawn, cutting wood and playing sports can help to protect the eyes from damage. […] The most common causes of eye traumas include: Direct impact: Getting hit in the eye with an object coming toward you at full force such as a ball or nerf gun bullet.

• #100 Eye Injuries: Protect Your Eyes and Your Vision | Patient Care

  https://weillcornell.org/news/eye-injuries-protect-your-eyes-and-your-vision

  Unfortunately, few eye injuries can be treated at home, Dr. Haqqie says. […] Attempting to treat an eye injury at home can lead to further complications, such as: Infection, Scarring, Vision loss. […] The best thing you can do to protect your vision is get examined as soon as possible after an eye injury, Dr. Haqqie says. Time is of the essence with eye injuries. […] Diagnosing your issue includes discussing your symptoms and health history and performing an eye examination. […] Treatment options offered through Weill Cornell Medicine include: Eye drops, Eye irrigation, Object removal, Oral medication, Surgical repair. […] Fortunately, eye injuries are largely preventable with proper eye protection.

• #101 Most Common Causes of Eye Injuries | Washington Eye

  https://www.washingtoneye.com/eye-health/common-causes-eye-injuries/

  Eye Scratches (Corneal Abrasions) If you know that something has scratched your eye and left an abrasion, it’s important to seek medical help as scratches can make your eye susceptible to infection from bacteria or a fungus. […] Bleeding There is a blood vessel that runs between the white part of the eye (known as the sclera) and the eye’s clear covering and when one or more breaks occur in this blood vessel, it can result in blood leakage. […] Treat all types of eye injuries as potential emergencies and never hesitate to seek out the help of a trusted eye care professional.

• #102 6 Most Frequent Eye Injuries – Optometrists.org

  https://www.optometrists.org/general-practice-optometry/guide-to-eye-exams/eye-emergencies/6-most-frequent-eye-injuries/

  The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that over 2.5 million eye injuries occur every year, globally. Of these eye injuries, 90% could have been prevented with protective eyewear. […] Eye injuries can occur from a wide range of activities, including playing with your pet, cleaning the house or just on the sports field, and lead to many different types of emergencies. […] The only way to identify any vision loss or eye damage from an eye injury is through an eye examination. […] Eye injuries cant always be prevented, but wearing eye protection while engaging in certain activities, such as mowing the lawn, cutting wood and playing sports can help to protect the eyes from damage. […] The most common causes of eye traumas include: Direct impact: Getting hit in the eye with an object coming toward you at full force such as a ball or nerf gun bullet.

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