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The Secret of Avoiding Common Summer Eye Injuries

Pop quiz: What kind of glasses will most help you avoid common eye injuries this summer?

A. Reading glasses
B. Safety glasses
C. Sunglasses
D. Martini glasses

You may be surprised to learn that the answer is b, safety glasses. As pork is “the other white meat,” safety glasses are the “other glasses” few people even think about. We all know that sunglasses can protect our long-term eye health — and keep us stylish and squint-free in the process. But who goes to the mall to look for safety goggles?

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All of us should: Experts say that more than 90 percent of eye injuries can be prevented by simply taking a few precautions and wearing safety glasses. And the Journal of Public Health notes that “the home is a frequent place for severe penetrating ocular injury, with highly popular pastimes such as do-it-yourself [repairs] and gardening as common causes.”

Gardening, you say? Why, what could be more harmless than that?

Yet a little-known fact is, according to Eye Health Illinois, that every year more than 5,000 eye injuries happen in the yard and garden. A mower blade moving at speeds around 100 miles per hour can throw rocks or other debris, resulting in severe damage and even blindness. (I know about that first hand, I got hit in the head by a flying rock) Dust and mulch kicked up by a mower can also cause serious eye injury. Cutters and clippers can likewise propel pebbles, twigs, and lawn debris with tremendous force. Chips and splinters from pruning or clipping are especially hazardous, and twigs and branches can quickly snap back into your face.

Home repair is another popular summer activity. During the warmer months is when we’re most likely to tackle home clean-ups and fix-ups. There too, wearing safety glasses is an excellent precaution. When cleaning, sudden drafts can blow the mist from aerosol cleaners or sprays into the eyes, and empty spray cans can explode. Cleaning chemicals are often the cause of eye injuries around the house. Three handy tips, from Nemours Enterprise, are:

* Always wash your hands after using cleaning products to avoid contact with your eyes.

* Never carry an open container to avoid the possibility of splashing chemicals in your eyes.

* When pouring chemicals or cleaning products, pour away from your face and protect your eyes by wearing safety glasses.

Needless to say, woodworking, car repairs like changing or charging an auto battery, cleaning gutters, installing or fixing roofing or siding, and other popular DIY projects carry serious risk. One study found that the commonest mechanism of injury was projectiles, usually from particles thrown off after hammering.

And that’s not to mention sports activities, during which 40,000 people a year suffer eye injuries, according to Prevent Blindness America.

The upshot? They may not be as attractive as Ray Bans, but safety glasses are the best way to prevent common summer eye injuries. Get used to donning them, just as you apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses. As Dr. Robert Hered, a pediatric ophthalmologist at Nemours Children’s Clinic, declares, “People who have suffered a serious eye injury wish in retrospect that they had worn protective eyewear.”

Oh, and those martini glasses? Better not use them while you’re on your lawn tractor!

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