Eye injuries are common in car accidents. With all the flying debris it is no surprise that the eyes are at risk for severe injuries. What may surprise you is that many eye injuries are caused by airbags. Airbag induced eye injuries may not be as common as eye injuries cause by flying debris but they are severe enough for concern.
Results of Airbag Eye Injuries
Airbag eye injuries can cause partial or total blindness. Sometimes the damage is temporary, but in many cases it is permanent. There is still research being done to see how different circumstances affect the damage to the eye by an airbag. The research includes looking into the effects on people of different heights and people who wear corrective lens. There appears to be a greater risk for injury for children and women. Both drivers and passengers are at risk for injuries from air bags.
Airbag Deployment and Injury
Eye injuries occur when the airbag deploys and comes in contact with the eye. Upon the deployment of the airbag, particles fly at high speed from the air bag compartment, posing a serious danger for the eyes. There is proof that air bags may do more harm than good. Studies show that the risk of an extreme eye injury and other serious injuries outweigh the benefits of air bags.
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