Eye Injury by Age Group
Who Is At Greatest Risk for Eye Injury? Almost half of the 2.5 million eye injuries reported annually occur in individuals ages 18-45. While experiencing some of the same types of injuries, fewer [...]
Top 5 Safety Eyewear Myths Dispelled
Safety Eyewear Myth #1 - Prescription eyewear will work for my safety eyewear. Your ordinary prescription eyeglasses, even if you add removable side shields, do not provide the level of protection necessary to [...]
Eye Injuries Highest During July 4th Holiday
We Americans love to celebrate our nation’s birth. Typical Independence Day activities include a long day at the beach, water sports, barbecues, and, of course, fireworks. Great family memories from the 4th of [...]
Fireworks & Eye Injuries
Fireworks Are Responsible For Many Eye Injuries Along with parades and cookouts, the 4th of July holiday also means fireworks. Unfortunately, every 4th of July sees about 11,000 individuals go to the emergency room because [...]
Keep Summertime Fun by Avoiding Eye Injuries
Summertime means more time outdoors for most people. Unfortunately, as the eye experts at Silverstein Eye Centers also note, there’s also an increase in eye injuries in the spring and summertime. Increases in warm [...]
5 Most Common Types of Eye Injuries
Eye Injuries Happen Way Too Often Over 2.5 million eye injuries happen every year in the United States with 50,000 people losing at least partial vision. Of that 2.5 million, almost 18% are [...]
Eye Emergency: Do You Know What To Do?
Eye Emergencies are Common The CDC states, "Each day, about 2000 US workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment." In addition, WebMD reports that "50,000 Americans permanently lose all or [...]