Primary prevention

The use of appropriate protective eyewear can prevent many eye injuries, yet their use remains infrequent.[29]​ People in situations where there is a higher risk of eye injury should be advised to use eyewear to protect themselves from serious eye injury.

Seatbelts and other safety technology have accounted for a significant decrease in motor vehicle-related accidents. Increased seatbelt use has reduced the number of eye injuries by up to 65%, while airbags have reduced the risk of ocular trauma from car collisions by 60%.[8][13][14]

Fall prevention services for patients ages >65 years can improve safety in the home environment and the treatment of contributory medical problems. See Evaluation of falls in the elderly.

Experience during the COVID-19 pandemic indicates the need to keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers away from young children.[28]

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