Accidents resulting in eye injuries can happen to an one. More than half of the injury occurs in people under the age of twenty five. Of the 100,000 eye injures that occur annually, 40% occurs during sports or recreational activities. Perhaps the most startling statistics is that 90% of all injuries could be preventedIt is important for parents to familiarize themselves with potentially dangerous situation at home and in school and to insist that their children use protective eyewear when participating in sports or other hazardous activities.