10.14.2026
Cosmetic Products Linked to More than 42,000 Eye Injuries Over 20 Years, Study Finds
Cosmetic and personal care products were associated with an estimated 42,457 eye injuries requiring emergency department visits in the United States between 2005 and 2024, according to research presented at the 130th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The findings represent approximately 2,100 emergency department visits annually and highlight age-related differences in injury mechanisms that could inform prevention strategies.