Epidemiological Characteristics of Paediatric Eye Injuries in a Large Metropolitan City in South Korea: A Multicentre, Prospective Study.
Jae Wan ChoJae Yun AhnHyun Wook RyooSungbae MoonHaewon JungWon Kee LeeJung Ho KimSang-Hun LeePublished in: Ophthalmic epidemiology (2021)
: Eye injuries were more common in boys. Boys and girls had relatively higher proportion of eye injuries during sports and home activities, respectively. In infants to school children, eye injuries mainly occurred at home and by unstructured play, whereas in adolescents, they mostly occurred at school and during sports activities. To prevent eye injuries sustained during sports in adolescents, wearing personal protective equipment during high-risk exercise in schools or sports facilities is recommended.