Contact Lens Injuries Common in Children


A new report has shown that contact lens related injuries are becoming increasingly common in children, with over 70,000 American children having to seek emergency medical treatment every year following contact lens related injuries. The report, commissioned by health-care watchdog the FDA shows that children are likely to suffer abrasions or conjunctivitis after using contact lenses improperly.

The report found that children who has sought medical treatment, were likely to have worn the lenses for an extended period of time or had failed to clean them properly.

The news has caused concern amongst eye care experts who are now calling for public awareness campaigns that will help parents and guardians to better care for their children's eyes.

27th July 2010

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