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Injury prevention: where do we go from here?
1Lexington Eye Associates, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|August 24, 1999
Summary
Eye care professionals must ensure safety eyewear protects against injuries. The Protective Eyewear Certification Council (PECC) aids in fulfilling this obligation for spectacle wearers.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Occupational Safety
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Most eye injuries are preventable through proper protective measures.
- Spectacle wearers, including military personnel, workers, athletes, children, and the functionally one-eyed, require effective impact protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide eye care professionals with an overview of the current advancements in eye injury prevention.
- To highlight the importance of adhering to established safety standards in eyewear.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of existing eye protection standards, guidelines, and warnings was conducted.
- The role of the Protective Eyewear Certification Council (PECC) in enhancing eye safety was emphasized.
Main Results:
- Current standards and guidelines for eye protection across various activities were assessed.
- The significance of PECC in promoting and certifying protective eyewear was evaluated.
Conclusions:
- Eye care professionals have a professional obligation to prescribe and dispense safe and effective eyewear.
- The Protective Eyewear Certification Council (PECC) is a valuable resource for eye care professionals in meeting their obligation to provide protective eyewear.