on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 While Fourth of July is known as a time
to celebrate the independence of the United States, it is also a
time where fireworks safety is important. Did you know that of
the 9,000 fireworks-related injuries each year, 21 percent of
those injuries affect the eyes? More than half of the victims of
fireworks injuries are young children or teenagers. In fact, 2
out of 5 people injured by fireworks in 2010 were under the age
of 15. All fireworks have the potential to be dangerous;
especially to your eyes. They can cause third degree burns, eye
lid lacerations, corneal abrasions, traumatic cataract, retinal
detachment, optic nerve damage, rupture of the eyeball, eye
muscle damage, and even complete blindness. While the idea of
these potential eye injuries are alarming, it is possible to
enjoy the beauty of fireworks during Fourth of July. Here are
some fireworks safety tips that will help you protect your eyes:
Talk to children about the dangers of fireworks. Never let
children handle any typ