Good Eyesight Information and news releases furnished by the members of PR Newswire, who are responsible for their fact and content. The eyes have it. Whether they are darting glances or in wide-eyed wonderment, eyes are constantly soaking up visual stimuli. Parents, schools and teams should make it standard practice for everyone playing sports to wear safety goggles.
Children also sustain eye injuries from accidents in the home.
But if an eye emergency does occur, it is important to remember what to do. Call the emergency room to find out what else can be done, and then proceed to the hospital immediately. If a projectile, such as fireworks, has injured the eye, place a protective shield on the bone around the eye, such as a Styrofoam cup, and go to the emergency room immediately. It is important that no pressure is placed on the eye itself. Any injury to the eye should receive immediate medical attention.