Eye injuries occur for a variety of reasons, from work to falls, but one of the more common ways people sustain an eye injury is through sports.

Sports eye injuries occur in people of all ages, but kids make up a lot of the cases. According to the Vision Health Alliance, over 40 percent of eye injuries occur in kids under the age of 15. Boys between 11 and 15 are also five times as likely to get an injury that requires a trip to the hospital.

September is Sports Eye Safety Month. It is a reminder to everyone that protecting your eyes during sports may also safeguard your vision. 
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Contact lenses are a great option for people that need glasses. In some cases, even children can wear contacts. Although most people can wear contact lenses without a problem, complications can develop.

Keep in mind, most complications are not serious, but in some instances, if they are not treated, significant problems can develop, including vision loss. 
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August starts Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. The blog below takes a look at ways to keep your children’s eyes healthy and maintain good vision. 
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We do our best to keep our kids healthy and safe, and that includes their vision. Although eye diseases are more common in adults, they can also occur in children. Additionally, eye injuries can also develop in kids. According to Boston Children’s Hospital, in the United States, about one-third of the 2. 4 million eye injuries occur in children 17 or younger.  

We all want healthy eyes and vision. Being well informed and getting the right information can help us make the best choices to maintain good eye health. Below are several eye-related questions and answers. 

Eye injuries happen all year-round, but as the weather grows warmer and people spend more time outside, the possibility of an eye injury increases. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, summertime brings an increase in eye injuries.

Fortunately, eye injuries are often preventable. In fact, The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that roughly 90 percent of eye injuries are preventable by taking certain steps. 
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