Eye trauma

A leading cause of visual loss and blindness that frequently affects young people.

Worldwide, there are approximately 1.6 million people blind from eye injuries, 2.3 million with bilateral visual impairment, and 19 million with unilateral visual loss.

The injuries may be due to mechanical trauma (blunt or penetrating), chemical agents, or ultraviolet and ionising radiation.

Seeking prompt medical attention after an eye injury is critical to prevent irreversible sequelae.

It is important to make the public aware of the benefits of using protective equipment because most eye injuries are preventable.

Refers to any injury to the eye. The injury may have been due to mechanical trauma (blunt or penetrating), chemical agents, or radiation (ultraviolet or ionising).