In the News--Summer Eye Safety

While preparing for the annual July 4^th celebration and its fireworks displays, have you considered eye safety?  The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) newsletter brings excellent advice:  protect your eyes against fireworks injuries. 

According to the American Academy of Opthalmology, every July 4^th , there are 1300 people with eye injuries due to fireworks.  What can you do to protect your eyes this July4^th?  Begin by wearing safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying objects.  More information can be found at Preventing Eye Injuries at http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/living/preventing-eye-injuries.cfm  Thanks to the UTHealth staff for their good advice.  This article can be found at http://www.uthealthleader.org/index/article.htm?id=1578154d-5070-4379-aaa7-d8e755a4d351