Personality development can be affected specially if a child is short sighted, and cannot see the distant objects clearly. He tends to become on introvert. Chances of injury in children are much more because of the lack of understanding and playing habits. Eye once injured is like a glass once cracked. Full normally is difficult to attain after any serious injury.
Prevention is therefore mandatory.
Avoid Sharp edged or pointed toys. Crackers and dangerous fire works. Recognise Child rubs his eye, gets repealed styes or infections - check for the need of glass. Can't see the black board, gets distracted in class, loss of interest - check for need or change of power of glasses. If you are a diabetic, hypertensive There are certain conditions in which eyes require special attention.