Biomaterial Database

Preventing eye injuries. What to tell patients. 1991

A S Farber

Primary care physicians can help prevent a large number of eye injuries by giving their patients a few simple safety tips. Eye protectors with polycarbonate plastic lenses are recommended for most athletes, regardless of whether they have normal vision or they wear glasses or contact lenses. Polycarbonate lenses in a sturdy frame also offer protection during common daily, recreational, and avocational activities.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D002648	Child	A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.	Children
D005131	Eye Injuries	Damage or trauma inflicted to the eye by external means. The concept includes both surface injuries and intraocular injuries.	Injuries, Eye,Eye Injury,Injury, Eye
D005135	Eye Protective Devices	Personal devices for protection of the eyes from impact, flying objects, glare, liquids, or injurious radiation.	Goggles,Safety Glasses,Safety Lenses,Sun Glasses, Nonprescription,Device, Eye Protective,Devices, Eye Protective,Eye Protective Device,Glasses, Nonprescription Sun,Glasses, Safety,Lenses, Safety,Nonprescription Sun Glasses,Protective Device, Eye,Protective Devices, Eye
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D001265	Athletic Injuries	Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports.	Sports Injuries,Injuries, Athletic,Injuries, Sports,Athletic Injury,Injury, Athletic,Injury, Sports,Sports Injury