Pediatric ocular trauma: Characteristics and outcomes among a French cohort (2007-2016).

CONCLUSION: The great majority of ocular traumas could be prevented, especially by wearing protective goggles during at-risk activities. French legislation should be stricter about the sale of any Airsoft gun to children under 18 years old. Parents must repeat educational warnings to their children handling sharp objects. The social and psychological burden of relative visual impairment is of importance: One in ten children will have a permanent visual defect.
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Source: Archives de Pediatrie - February 28, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Boret C, Brehin C, Cortey C, Chanut M, Houzé-Cerfon CH, Soler V, Claudet I Tags: Arch Pediatr Source Type: research