P., a boy over the age of 10, was playing archery at home, which he organized in honor of Lag BaOmer - and accidentally, while playing, he pulled the arrow inward, instead of outward, and the arrow entered his eye.
P. suffered from severe pain, and said in panic that his vision was blurry.
His parents asked him to rest, so that his eye could recover from the blow. After his vision was still blurry, the family went to the health insurance company and from there to the emergency room at the Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center - where it was determined that the blow had caused a cut in the cornea, and P. was required to undergo emergency surgery, which was successful.
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""There is an established and ancient custom of playing 'bow and arrow' on Lag BaOmer, in memory of the miracle with Rashbi. However, the simple thing is that even with regard to this custom, there is the commandment of the Holy Torah, 'And you shall be very careful for your souls,' to play carefully, in a gentle manner, and under the supervision of parents, and also as a one-time event.".
""I urge parents who keep the game at home to be careful, to play it carefully. The difficult event our son went through could have been avoided if the game had been played in a safer way. This is our opportunity to thank God for the professional and sensitive surgeon we were blessed with, Dr. Yishai Weil. Before and after the surgery, Dr. Weil accompanied us with care, warmth, and professionalism. We felt that God had sent us the doctor who was most suitable for us, and at the special medical center - Shaare Zedek," says P.'s father.
Dr. Yishai Will, an ophthalmologist and corneal surgery specialist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center who treated P.: "P. came to us with a serious eye injury following the game, and after we diagnosed him with a cut in the cornea, so that in fact there was a real hole in the eye, P. underwent surgery, which fortunately was successful, but he still has a long rehabilitation ahead of him.
""The eyes are an extremely sensitive organ, and often children come to us with significant injuries as a result of playing. Even an innocent game can become a trap. I urge parents to avoid bringing sharp toys into the house, and if they do play a game like archery, make sure it is soft and made of delicate materials, and use protective glasses. And you will be safe.".
