Health Tip: Protect Kids' Eyes

A flying object or injury could affect your child's vision for life.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these suggestions to help protect your child's eyes:

• Don't buy or acquire any toys with sharp points or edges.
• Keep sharp and pointy objects, such as knives or scissors, out of your child's reach.
• Equip your child with the appropriate eye protection for his or her sport.
• Make sure your child wears sunglasses that block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays.