Adolescents often experience eye problems and injuries, with over one million people being affected every year. Shockingly, ninety percent of these injuries can be prevented by using safety eyewear. Household products are responsible for around 125,000 eye injury cases annually. To reduce the risk of injury, it is essential to take precautions such as washing hands regularly, wearing chemical safety goggles when handling detergents and hazardous solvents, and storing fertilizers, pesticides, and paints out of reach. When carrying out household activities, protective gear such as goggles, gloves, boots, and helmets should be worn if necessary, and stairs and the house should be adequately illuminated to avoid accidents in the dark.
Outdoor activities are also a significant source of eye injuries, with more than forty thousand people being affected every year, mostly due to playing sports. Youngsters involved in such activities should wear protective eyewear, such as a special helmet with a wire shield or polycarbonate face mask, to prevent injuries. Eye hazards can also arise from the increased use of computers, leading to symptoms such as red and watery eyes, focusing problems, and headaches. To avoid such issues, adolescents should take regular breaks and exercise their eyes by focusing on distant objects and rotating them from side to side. Additionally, wearing glasses with a UV shield and increasing the distance from the computer monitor can reduce the risk of eye strain.
Contact lens wearers should also take precautions when using cosmetics to avoid eye irritation, injury, infection, and dryness. Adolescents should be made aware of these risks and encouraged to buy hypoallergenic cosmetics from reputable brands, wash applicator brushes regularly, and avoid glittery, pearlized, frosted, or iridescent eye shadows containing ground tinsel or oyster shell. Eyeliner should not be applied to the inner lid edge, loose powder should be avoided, and cream should not be applied near the eyes. Lastly, hands should be washed before handling contact lenses, and they should not be worn while crying, washing the face, or bathing
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