Volunteers from Zhangjian Ichthyosis Care Center have attended the “Protecting children’s eyes” activity of the China Charity Children’s Association，and realized that children’s eyes are currently a hidden danger. Through them, we also learned how to prevent children’s eyes from being damaged.

For eye injuries, prevention is far more important than treatment.

It's time for safety awareness education to be on the agenda! So, how to prevent accidents from happening?

What are the "weapons" that cause eye injuries in children?

When an accident occurs, how can parents take the first aid?

Are there any sequelae of eye trauma?

How to deal with penetrating injuries?

Eyes pierced by sharp objects: scissors, pencils, glass, etc., There is always subsequent infection from the piercing injury, which can not only cause blindness, but also need to remove the eyeball in severe patients.

1. Do not wash with water, and do not apply eye ointment at will.

2. There is foreign matter remaining, please don't pull it out without authorization. Do not press by hand.

3. Keep the patient's eye position and minimize eye movement.

4. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

How to prevent eye injuries?

Doing a good job of prevention in daily life can often avoid many unnecessary injuries. For adults, various safety measures should be strictly implemented in various jobs and sports, such as wearing protective glasses, hard hats, and Helmets, etc.;

1. Use soft protective covers at the corners of the furniture.

2. Don't let children watch welding sparks or play on snow with strong sunlight.

3. Avoid looking directly at strong lights; it is forbidden to play with laser pointers to prevent eye burns.

4. Strictly manage knives, needles, scissors, etc. Don't let children play with chopsticks, pencils, and compasses.

5. Strictly restrict playing with sticks, slingshots, and simulated guns; do not let children chase and fight with branches or sticks.

6. Keep children away from chemicals such as eye drops, alcohol, detergents, paints, and glues.