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Injury prevention: where do we go from here?

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  • 1Lexington Eye Associates, Massachusetts, USA.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|August 24, 1999
PubMed
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.

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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.

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