Protect Your Health. Protect Your Eyes.

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October is Eye Injury Prevention Month! Protecting your eyes from injury is a simple way to preserve your vision. According to the University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology, more than one million people per year are affected by an eye injury and 90% of these injuries could have been prevented had the individuals been wearing protective eye wear. Sunglasses, safety glasses, goggles, visors, hats, face shields, and even welding helmets are some of the best protection equipment you can use to prevent injury, keep your eyes safe, and most importantly, preserve your vision. 

Protecting Your Eyes at Home

The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma found that most people believe that eye injuries occur on the job, at construction sites and factories. But, nearly half of all eye injuries occur in your home. Simple projects like yard work, cooking and cleaning cause more than 40% of eye injuries. 

So, what do you need to protect your eyes from? Check out these common household items that maybe need to come with a warning label:

• Bush/grass trimmings during yardwork,

• Baseball while playing a friendly game in the backyard,

• Nail polish remover during a manicure,

• Bleach for cleaning,

• Wood or metal working hobby in the garage, and even

• Expired eye cosmetics.

Whether you are at work, home, or play, protecting your eyes from injury should always be a priority. Don’t become an eye injury statistic! Talk to your doctor about how to protect your vision. 

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