Contact lenses leading cause of medical device injuries Over 70,000 American kids

Category Health | Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Over 70,000 American kids go to the emergency room due to medical device injuries each year, with contact lenses being the leading culprit.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) researchers analyzed medical records from approximately 100 hospitals across the United States in 2004 and 2005 and uncovered more than 144,000 medical device-related health issues.

One of the most common offenders is contact lenses, which can cause eye abrasions and infections, especially if they are kept in the eyes too long between cleanings.

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