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by  Dr. Robert Scharfman  1 Comment

Eye Safety at Home: 6 Easy Tips to Avoid Eye Injuries

Did you know that nearly half of all eye injuries each year occur in and around the home?

Causes of Common Household Eye Injuries

Some common household injuries involve:

  • using cleaning products
  • cooking with hot grease and oil
  • removing corks from champagne bottles
  • drilling or hammering screws or nails
  • using curling irons near the eyes
  • falling due to loose rugs or railings

In the yard, mowing the lawn and using equipment to maintain landscaping may also prove hazardous.

Those who have workshops in their garage can also sustain injuries from tools, chemicals, or any task that produces fragments, dust, or other eye irritants.

6 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Eye Injury

There are some measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of injury to the eyes.

  1. It has been estimated that 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented by wearing protective eyewear.
  2. Be sure to read the labels of chemicals and cleaners carefully, and don’t mix products.
  3. Secure rugs and railings, and cushion sharp edges if there are children or elderly in the house.
  4. Keep tools in good working condition.
  5. Make sure that all spray nozzles are directed away from you.
  6. When cooking use grease shields on frying pans to protect from splattering.

Finally, remember that bystanders are also at risk for eye injuries. Have children wear protective eyewear or have them leave the area when rigorous chores are being done.

Your eyes are essential – take good care of them!

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  1. Lois Ann says

    July 13, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I enjoy reading Dr Scharfman’s information and put it to heart. On a prior alert I went to order wrap around sunglasses and not only are they not available but no sunglasses are unfortunately not available with my script. My loss but I do read and benefit from these contacts! It pays to investigate what the doctor recommends! Thank you!

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