July marked the beginning of Eye Injury Prevention Week. This year's theme is protecting the eyes of all ages. Almost half of the 2.5 million eye injuries reported annually occur in individuals ages 18-45. The second-largest age group (25%) receiving the most eye injuries is children, often because people often forget that Children Need Eye Protection Too. More specifically, older teens and young adults in their late twenties present the highest numbers within these groups.
https://www.eyeweb.com/who-is-at-greatest-risk-for-eye-injury
