Avoid an Eye Surgeon by Gifting Safe Toys

With numerous holidays falling during December, the month has been declared Safe Toys Month. At the Reeve-Woods Eye Center, our highly skilled team, consisting of two ophthalmologists and one optometrist, can discuss how to help your children avoid needing an eye surgeon. We work with parents throughout Chico, CA, to keep children safe during the holiday season, as well as the rest of the year.
 

Choosing Safe Ophthalmologist-Approved Toys in Chico

When shopping for children, it's best to keep safety in mind as you make your selections. You'll want to avoid toys that have any sharp objects or edges. In addition, never gift children any kind of projectile toys, including slingshots. Doing so may cause them to need an eye surgeon if something goes wrong during playtime.

Why Your Ophthalmologist Discourages Dangerous Toys

Statistics show that a quarter of a million children visit the emergency room every year after injuring themselves with a toy. Of that number, close to 50% come in with an eye injury.

An eye injury from a toy can be as minor as a scratch to as severe as retinal detachment and bleeding, which can have disastrous long-term consequences.
 

Keeping Kids Safe from Harmful Toys

The quest to keep kids safe from harmful toys is not a new one. In 1988, all lawn darts were banned from being sold as toys. This was because lawn darts caused the death of three children.

If you need some guidance in choosing safe toys, pay attention to the Toy of the Year Awards. This list provides a great resource for finding safe toys that children will still enjoy.
 

Contact the Reeve-Woods Eye Center

In the event that your child does suffer an eye injury while playing with a toy, please immediately schedule an appointment with the Reeve-Woods Eye Center in Chico, CA. Our caring team will examine your child and determine the best course of treatment, including if eye surgery is needed to correct the injury. Call us today at (530) 899-2244.