Eye Care for Children

With the holiday season around the corner  and you are busy picking up picking up gifts for your children or for young ones, there are things that are imperative to consider in protecting your child from eye injury says an Eye Surgeon in Dubai.These are things most people don't think about, as they are too caught up in the rush and excitement of the festivities.

However, statistics show that each year there are thousands of children below the age of 14years who are afflicted with serious eye injuries from playing with toys that are not  appropriate for their age and cause injuries to their eyes. Here are some guidelines which you can follow to protect your child’s eyes from injuries while playing with toys during the holiday season says a surgeon at the Eye Clinic in Dubai.

Some guidelines before you purchase any toys for children,

• Carefully read all the caution messages, warnings and instructions on the box.
• Only buy toys that are age appropriate for the child. Either for your own child or even as gifts.
• Only you know your child’s level of skill and ability, therefore, think out the toy you will buy your child and if it's right for them.
• Don't purchase toys with sharp points or dangerous edges for very small children or young ones, eventhough they may look safe, it's possible they could cause some serious harm to your child.
• Make sure the toys that are bought can withstand the impact of your child at play and not break into dangerous pieces that can get into the eyes of the child.
• Be sure that you can buy toys that are tried, tested and packaged observing national safety standards and regulations.
• BB guns are not toys, so avoid toys that shoot or include parts that fly off unless your child is old and mature enough to handle them.

Some guidelines to follow before you let them play with certain toys,

• Inspect each and every toy that is purchased for safety and sturdy construction before the child is allowed to play with it.
• Understand for yourself and then explain to your child how to use the toy.
• Immediately fix or throw away broken toys.
• Supervise the younger children while at play.
• Keep the toys that belong to older children separated from the toys of younger children.
• Try to make sure that all toys are stored the way they should to avoid risks or falls.
• Be sure to make sure the kids wear the right eye protection for use with sports related toys.

Carefully following these guidelines will go a long way to help ensure your children’s eye safety this holiday and save a visit to the Eye Surgery in UAE. However, despite the precautions, if your child does have an eye related injury or you have any issues or concerns regarding your child’s vision visit the Eye Surgery Center in Dubai.

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