Over one million people suffer from eye injuries each year. Of these, 10-30 percent will be disabled because of temporary or permanent vision loss. Below are some suggestions on how to prevent eye injuries:
AT HOME:
1. Make sure that spray nozzles are directed away from you before pressing down the handle.
2. Read instructions carefully before using cleaning fluids, detergents, ammonia, or harsh chemicals. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
3. Use grease shields on fry pans to decrease spattering.
4. Use opaque goggles to avoid burns from sunlamps.
AROUND CHILDREN
1. Pay attention to age and responsibility level of a child when selecting toys and games. Avoid projective toys such as darts, pellete guns, etc., which can be thrust into the eye from a distance.
2. Supervise children playing with toys and games that can be dangerous.
3. Teach children the correct way to handle potentially dangerous items such as scissors and pencils.
IN THE GARDEN:
1. Don’t let anyone stand beside or before a moving lawnmower.
2. Pick up rocks and stones before mowing the grass. These objects can hurl out of the rotary blade and “rebound” off curbs or walls, causing severe injury to the eye.
3. Make sure that pesticide spray can nozzles are directed away from your face.
4. Be careful when going under low-hanging branches.
AROUND THE CAR:
1. Before opening the hood of the car, put out all cigarette or matches. Use a flashlight, not a match or lighter, to illuminate the battery at night.
2. Keep protective goggles next to your jumper cables.
3. Wear protective goggles when grinding metal, or striking metal against metal, tennis, while doing auto body repair.
IN SPORTS:
1. Wear safety goggles especially for sports such as raquetball, badminton, tennis, baseball, and basketball.
2. Wear protective caps, helmets, or face protectors when appropriate.
3. Avoid wearing contact lenses when swimming.
4. Use safety goggles when playing under the sun for protection from ultraviolet.
AROUND FIREWORKS
1. Do not use explosive fireworks.
2. Never allow children to ignite fireworks.
3. Do not stand near others when lighting fireworks.
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