Wearing Proper Eye Protection in the Home, Yard and Garage can Help Prevent Most Eye Injuries – More than $1 Billion Spent Annually on Costs Related to Eye Injuries– CHICAGO (Sept. 25, 2013) –Each year in the United States, more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur and 50,000 people permanently lose part or
In fact, accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. Ninety percent of these eye injures can be prevented through understanding, safety practices and the use of proper eye protection. You can reduce the risks of eye injuries for yourself and other family members by using this simple checklist for different areas
Prevent Blindness offers fact sheets, shareable social media graphics and online resources on ways to keep eyes healthy in the workplace March is Workplace Eye Wellness at Prevent Blindness. We provide free resources, including an overview of proper eye protection and safety glasses for various industries, and information on the effects of extended digital screen
“Children’s Vision and Eye Health: A Snapshot of Current National Issues 2nd Edition” Includes Detailed Statistics, Information and Strategies to Improve Children’s Vision in the United States As part of August’s Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and as a follow-up to its 2016 publication, The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at
A Guest Column By Helene D. Clayton-Jeter, OD Approximately 40 million Americans wear contact lenses. I am one of them. The benefits of an unobstructed, natural view of the world are simply priceless. However, I know that with these benefits comes great responsibility on my part for ensuring that my eyes remain healthy and safe. The
Eye Injuries at Home Send Thousands of Adults and Children to the Emergency Room Every Year Most Eye Injures Can Be Prevented Through Safety Practices and the Use of Proper Eye Protection CHICAGO (Sept. 24, 2015) –In 2014, more than 193,000 adults and children were treated in hospital emergency rooms in the United States
Proper Eye Protection in the Home, Yard and Garage Can Help Prevent Eye Injuries – Accidents with Power Tools Cause More Eye Injuries than Any Other Product– CHICAGO (Sept. 24, 2014) –In 2013, more than 94,000 adults and children were treated in hospital emergency rooms in the United States