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September ushers in the annual reminder from Prevent Blindness, a leading advocate for eye health, that our eyes require as much protection during sports as our limbs.    The recent data is alarming — over 32,000 cases reported last year, indicating a nearly 20% increase in sports-related eye injuries in the United States. The details further point to the highest rate of injuries caused by “non-powder guns, darts, arrows, and slingshots,” whereas children aged 0-14 primarily faced dangers in “pools and water sports.” These injuries encompass a range of issues including blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, and infections, extending to corneal...