Casa del Niño reporta 3 menores lesionados por jugar con armas de hidrogel
Hay preocupación en Cartagena ante el registro de lesiones por armas de hidrogel, uno de los juguetes más populares en la ciudad desde la pasada Navidad. El Hospital Infantil Napoleón Franco Pareja, conocido como la Casa del Niño, indicó que entre diciembre de 2025 y enero de 2026 ya se han atendido tres casos de traumas oculares en menores de edad.
TL;DR
- Three cases of ocular trauma in minors due to hydrogel toy guns have been treated at the Hospital Infantil Napoleón Franco Pareja in Cartagena.
- Potential severe consequences include eyeball perforation, retinal detachment, internal hemorrhages, and total vision loss.
- The hospital stresses the risks associated with the high-speed impact of hydrogel spheres, even if they appear soft.
- Cases involved adolescents aged 13-15, prompting a call for responsibility from both parents and teenagers.
- Hydrogel spheres can also pose choking hazards and cause injuries to ears and noses in younger children if accidentally ingested.
- The hospital noted these three cases are part of 16 general ocular traumas treated, indicating broader risks from unsafe play.
- Adult supervision and safe environments are crucial for protecting children's health and safety.