Which teaching guideline helps prevent eye injuries during sports and play activities?
a. Restrict helmet use to those who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses.
b. Discourage the use of goggles with helmets.
c. Wear eye protection when participating in high-risk sports such as paintball.
d. Wear a face mask when playing any sport or playing roughly.
ANS: C
High-risk sports such as paintball can cause penetrating eye injuries. Eye protection should be worn. All children who participate in sports should be protected by the appropriate headgear. Goggles and helmets can and should be used concurrently. A face mask does not prevent damage to the child's head.
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