Eye Injury Prevention Month Facts and Tips
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is estimated that up to 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented if protective eyewear was worn! There are over 2 million eye injuries in the United States annually, and while some of these are from unavoidable injuries such as a car accident or a fall, many of these injuries occur due to not wearing the proper protective eyewear.
Protecting your eyes from injury is the most basic prevention measure you can take to help ensure that your vision remains healthy. It’s true that most eye injuries can be prevented if proper eye protection is worn, which is why the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that every household should have at least one pair of ANSI-approved eyewear located in their homes. ANSI-approved protective eyewear can be identified by …show more content…
In recognition, we bring you some interesting facts and myths, as well as some helpful eye injury prevention tips:
• Eyes are not just damaged by debris, they can also be damaged by exposure to the sun, and so make sure you wear a pair of sunglasses every time you are outside!
• Did you know that men are more likely than women to sustain an eye injury?
• As reported in the fifth annual Eye Injury Snapshot conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly half (44.7%) of all eye injuries have occurred in the home. This means that it’s not just at job sites that these injuries can occur! You are almost as likely to injury yourself at home.
• As reported in the Eye Injury Snapshot, more than 40% of eye injuries were caused by doing activities and projects such as cleaning, cooking, home repairs, and by doing yard work. In addition, more than a third (34.2%) of injuries was found to have occurred in the living areas, such as the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and in the bedrooms.
PREVENTION TIPS
When you are in the
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is estimated that up to 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented if protective eyewear was worn! There are over 2 million eye injuries in the United States annually, and while some of these are from unavoidable injuries such as a car accident or a fall, many of these injuries occur due to not wearing the proper protective eyewear.
Protecting your eyes from injury is the most basic prevention measure you can take to help ensure that your vision remains healthy. It’s true that most eye injuries can be prevented if proper eye protection is worn, which is why the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that every household should have at least one pair of ANSI-approved eyewear located in their homes. ANSI-approved protective eyewear can be identified by …show more content…
In recognition, we bring you some interesting facts and myths, as well as some helpful eye injury prevention tips:
• Eyes are not just damaged by debris, they can also be damaged by exposure to the sun, and so make sure you wear a pair of sunglasses every time you are outside!
• Did you know that men are more likely than women to sustain an eye injury?
• As reported in the fifth annual Eye Injury Snapshot conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly half (44.7%) of all eye injuries have occurred in the home. This means that it’s not just at job sites that these injuries can occur! You are almost as likely to injury yourself at home.
• As reported in the Eye Injury Snapshot, more than 40% of eye injuries were caused by doing activities and projects such as cleaning, cooking, home repairs, and by doing yard work. In addition, more than a third (34.2%) of injuries was found to have occurred in the living areas, such as the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and in the bedrooms.
PREVENTION TIPS
When you are in the