Hasbro, Mattel On '10 Worst Toys' List Nov 20, 2009
Spy Gear Viper-Blaster: W.A.T.C.H. said that this toy from Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc., presents a risk for eye injuries. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. (Click2Houston, TX)
Here are 10 toys not to put under the Christmas tree Nov 19, 2009
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE INJURIES ... The blaster shoots the supplied darts with enough force to potentially cause eye injuries. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
W.A.T.C.Hs List Of Top 10 Most Dangerous Toys Nov 19, 2009
CAT "rugged mini": According to W.A.T.C.H., the vehicle's axles and wheels have the potential to separate from the chassis, exposing a solid metal spoke over 3" long, which could cause serious puncture wounds.SPY GEAR VIPER-BLASTER: According to W.A.T.C.H., the blaster shoots the supplied "darts" with enough force to potentially cause eye injuries.JUST KIDZ JUNIOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: According to W.A.T.C.H., the slender, 4 1/4" drumstick is connected to the xylophone only by a knotted cord ...... (KIRO TV, WA)
Central Texas Boy Suffers Head, Face, Eye Injuries In Dog Attack Oct 29, 2009
FROM THE DOPPLER 10 FORECAST CENTER: A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR BOSQUE, HILL, NAVARRO, FREESTONE, CORYELL, BELL, MCLENNAN, FALLS LIMESTONE, LEON, MILAM AND ROBERTSON COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXASHEAVY RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE AND SOME WEATHER COULD BE SEVERE. Reporter: By Eli Ross Email Address. (KWTX.com, TX)
Family, friends, 4-H offer aid to injured horse Oct 29, 2009
In addition to possibly eye injuries, Thomas said, the horse lost chunks of muscle that would lead to permanent damage in his face and lips. Thomas said Dakota should arrive at UC Davis within the next couple of weeks, but it could be more than a month before the skin grafts can start because his wounds are going to have to be packed with medicine until veterinarians determine he is ready. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Active lifestyle requires active approach to eye health Oct 24, 2009
In fact, more than 40,000 people suffer sport-related eye injuries each year, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... Wear eye protection - The majority of sport-related eye injuries could easily be prevented by form-fitting eye protection. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Read more... Oct 10, 2009
A recent national survey found that approximately 59% of pediatric eye injuries occur during sport and recreational events. The National Eye Institute also states that baseball is the sport responsible for the greatest number of eye injuries in children aged 14 and younger ... However, basketball is the leading cause of eye injuries in those aged 15 to 24. (PNN Online)
How healthy are your children's eyes? Oct 8, 2009
"Most eye injuries that happen during sports and play can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear," says DePaolis. "I would suggest taking the children with you to pick out eye protection. That way they can choose the style and color they like and will be more motivated to wear it during play.". (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Researchers develop an integrated treatment for veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress Sep 30, 2009
Other physical injuries include spinal-cord and eye injuries as well as auditory trauma. In addition, veterans are reporting high rates of mental health issues, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and alcohol use disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Stopping Excessive Bone Growth Following Trauma Or Surgery: New Treatment Could Help Soldiers Wounded In Combat Sep 25, 2009
2, 2008) When soldiers sustain eye injuries on the battlefields of Iraq or Afghanistan, one of the first questions families ask military doctors is whether their loved ones will recover good vision. But until. (Science Daily)
Bremerton man sentenced for pointing laser at officer Sep 17, 2009
The officer had heard in the news about lasers being used against airline pilots and knew they can cause serious eye injuries. The officer turned around and looked for the source of the laser. (Longview Daily News, WA)
A ticket to somewhere Sep 9, 2009
One of her worst experiences was a man who received terrible eye injuries after a landmine exploded in his face near the Thai border. "He was sent back to the village he was originally from without seeing a single eye doctor... I thought it was so unfair that no one cares," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Motor Racing: Hamilton optimistic about F1 Valencia street fight Aug 21, 2009
Massa crashed in Hungary and suffered head and eye injuries after debris from compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn car flew up and hit him. But after injuring his neck in a motorbike accident in February Schumacher has failed in his fitness fight to make a return and instead Ferrari will run veteran Italian Luca Badoer, a test driver, in the car. (Channelnewsasia.com)
* Pakistanis gear up for one-day series Jul 30, 2009
Middle-order batsman Thilan Samaraweera returns to the one-day arena after four years, but Tillakaratne Dilshan will miss the series after sustaining finger and eye injuries during the third Test. Upul Tharanga is expected to open the innings with veteran Sanath Jayasuriya. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Massa should suffer no lasting injury: doctor Jul 30, 2009
Altman ruled out any eye injuries as well as a gall bladder inflammation that was reported by a hospital doctor earlier in the day. He added that Massa would be moved out of the intensive care unit on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Massa's eyes "may have been damaged" Jul 29, 2009
Massa suffered skull and eye injuries when he was hit on the head at around 275 kph by a spring that broke loose from compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn car during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix Saturday. The 28-year-old Ferrari driver was airlifted to the AEK hospital, which is run by the Hungarian defence forces, and underwent surgery for skull damage immediately. (iAfrica.com)
End in sight? Jul 29, 2009
And the problems will come if 28-year-old Massas eye injuries prove so severe he cannot see properly. Then his motor-racing days will be over. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Finch Fighting Ring Busted Jul 28, 2009
Although cops believe they broke up the gambling ring before the fighting could start Sunday, they say at least four of the birds they seized have eye injuries. Copyright. (FOX61, CT)
Police seize fighting finches, canaries Jul 28, 2009
Police say that raid came after tips and that some of the birds have eye injuries ... Wayne Kasacek of the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, which helped remove the birds, said that at least four of the finches have eye injuries. (CNN)
Massa communicates adequately: hospital Jul 28, 2009
Felipe Massa suffered skull and eye injuries when he was hit on the head at around 275 kph by a spring that broke loose from compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn car during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix Saturday. The 28-year-old Ferrari driver was airlifted to the AEK hospital, which is run by the Hungarian defence forces, and underwent surgery for skull damage immediately. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Happy Fourth! And Don't Be A Jerk With Fireworks! Jul 4, 2009
Of all fireworks-related injuries, 43 were eye injuries. Eleven people were partially blinded. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Think twice before celebrating Independence Day with a bang Jul 3, 2009
Fireworks cause millions of eye injuries each year. Facts about fireworks-related eye injuries, from and the U.S. Eye Injury Registry ... 4 million eye injuries occur annually in the U.S.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Holiday fun requires fireworks safety Jul 3, 2009
"They can cause deep and disfiguring scars [or] cause eye injuries leading to permanent vision loss," he said. The National Fire Protection Association reports that thousands of people--most often children and teens--are injured while using consumer fireworks on the Fourth of July. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Don't try this at home Jul 2, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were approximately 1,500 fireworks-related eye injuries in the U.S. from June 15 to July 15 2006. So, while a bottle rocket to the baby blues might seem improbable, it can happen. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More of this story Jul 2, 2009
There s a lot of injuries and so forth that occur every year with fireworks, mostly eye injuries and hand injuries, he said. Today, we see a trend towards parents buying (fireworks) for the kids and they don t supervise them very well and, as a result, people get hurt or fires get started, Hasbrook said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lighting up our summer nights Jul 1, 2009
The Department of Fire Services reports 45 people were burned on more than 5 percent of their bodies by fireworks between 1999 and 2008, a figure that doesn t account for eye injuries, smaller burns, or the fact that 12-year-olds are not known for their injury reporting skills in the face of being grounded. The typical fireworks injury is a boy 7-14, said Jennifer Mieth of the Department of Fire Services. (Boston Globe)
Giving up my iPod for a Walkman Jun 30, 2009
1: Clunky buttons 2: Switch to metal (that's a type of cassette, not heavy rock music) 3: Battery light - usually found flickering in its death throes 4: Double headphone jack (not to be found on an iPod) 5: Door ejects - watch out for flying tapes and eye injuries. So it's not exactly the most aesthetically pleasing choice of music player. (BBC News)
A farewell to bottle rockets Jun 27, 2009
The ban comes on the heels of the most recent legislative session that outlawed the sale of the small, explosive propellants, which medical professionals say are responsible for many face and eye injuries every year. North Dakotans will not be banned from using bottle rockets under the new law, unless local ordinances say otherwise, but fireworks venders in the state will no longer be able to sell them. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Safety vital in setting off fireworks Jun 20, 2009
Eye injuries can also occur if fireworks are used improperly ... He recommends a good pair of safety glasses for those setting off fireworks, adding that eye injuries are irreversible. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New UPMC vision center looks to restore sight Jun 19, 2009
More than one in 10 combat wounds in Iraq and Afghanistan are eye injuries. Yet these problems receive less attention and fewer research dollars than other handicaps do, according to researchers and doctors at the center. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
When lawn mowers attack Jun 2, 2009
Most injuries such as severed fingers and toes, limb amputations, broken bones, burns and eye injuries are caused by careless use and can be prevented by following a few simple safety tips. The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) have teamed up to prevent injuries and educate adults and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire Discusses Season-Ending Eye Injury and the Importance of Protective Eyewear May 30, 2009
Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire shared his personal experience with a season-ending sports-related eye injury with eye doctors at The Vision Council's Vision Summit in Washington, DC. Joining Stoudemire was Paul Berman, O.D., an expert in sports-related eye injuries and optometrist for the New Jersey Devils. According to the National Eye Institute, more than 100,000 eye injuries related to sports and recreation occur each year and 42,000 require a trip to the emergency room ...... (PR Newswire)
With Ward's status uncertain, Bruins react to Walker incident May 12, 2009
"I guess it depends. We've had some guys this year with eye injuries. [Michael] Ryder had bones in his forehead crushed when he got high-sticked. With that kind of stuff, they weren't able to play."We don't know enough about it now. That's why there was more testing done. (Boston Globe)
Woman mastermind of kidnap gang nabbed Mar 30, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Monday March 30, 2009 MYT 5:20:00 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Bow Ouch! Is Your Dog Leash Dangerous? Mar 12, 2009
Injuries reported from the SlyDog leash include facial cuts, broken teeth, eye injuries and a broken collarbone, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall notice. The notice said there were about 223,000 units of the China-manufactured product, which was sold in Dollar General stores for about $5. (ABC News)
More boys injuring eyes: expert Mar 9, 2009
The Melbourne hospital, which deals with the most serious eye injuries in Victoria, handled five to six injured boys a year up to about 2000 ... The hospital's drop-off in girls with serious eye injuries has been matched by the rise in injured boys. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dog struck with pole, delivery driver charged Feb 27, 2009
The 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Taz remains at a local veterinary clinic recovering from eye injuries, the dog's owner, John Storey, said Friday. Footage from a home security system appears to show the driver striking the dog once near the top of the head before dropping the package close to the front door. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Shake your bubbly with care! Feb 13, 2009
Hundreds of eye injuries happen every year when people are celebrating special occasions, and often the last thing on their mind is the danger that a flying cork can present. "An eye injury can take all of the romance out of your Valentine's Day," said Tamara Fountain, a doctor and clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). (India Times, India)
Bendigo fires under control Feb 8, 2009
"We also treated a considerable number of people for eye injuries where they've had embers and smoke and similar in their eyes, so firefighters and people in general.". The Mayor of Bendigo, Kevin Gibbins, says people were upset and disappointed about the damage caused by the fire. (ABC Online)
Eye Injuries from Paint Ball Can Be Severe Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eye injuries sustained during paint ball games can be severe, but most can be prevented by wearing the proper protective gear, a new study suggests. In a review of 36 patients seen at their eye institute for paint ball-related eye injuries, researchers found that the eye trauma was frequently severe -- including eyeball ruptures in 28 percent of patients -- and led to vision loss in many cases ... Research suggests that eye injuries from paint ball have been on the... (MEDLINEplus)
