Crawford County Memorial Hospital issued the following announcement on September 30.
The American Academy of Ophthalmologists sponsors Eye Injury Prevention Month every October to reinforce the importance of preventing accidents and injury.
As fall harvest goes into full swing, farmers especially need to be mindful that the eyes are the second most frequently injured body part, but they one of the easiest to protect! Flying objects, dust, and grain particles, along with wood slivers can cause immediate and long-lasting damage to our vision.
Experts claim that more than 90 percent of eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear and taking some simple precautions. Goggles or safety glasses should be worn while doing yard work, using power tools, and playing sports. The most effective eyewear should be snug with a wrap-style frame to keep airborne particles from getting behind the lenses.
To assess whether a task requires safety glasses or goggles, ask yourself if it will involve:
- Hazardous chemicals or other substances that could damage your eyes upon contact
- Flying debris or other small particles. Note that both active participants and bystanders can be at risk from such activities!
- Projectiles or objects that could fly into the eyes unexpectedly
Your vision is irreplaceable, so treat it with care. Eye injury risk increases with factors such as being rushed, feeling tired, performing an unfamiliar task, or being distracted. Make this year your best yet when it comes to your vision https://www.ccmhia.com/health-news-events/blog-details.aspx?newsID=302&news=current-- celebrate Eye Injury Prevention Month by wearing appropriate eye protection and being even more aware of the potential for eye injury!
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