Happy Independence Day 2016!
Boom! Bang! Crack! Pow! Before you oooh and aaah over the amazing fireworks this Independence Day weekend, be sure to read our Fourth of July eye safety tips!
Stay In The Shade
The sun is one of the hardest things on your body, including your eyes. Staying in the shade can definitely prevent photokeratitis, the condition that is basically a sunburn on your eyes. An added benefit is that you won’t receive a traditional skin sunburn!
Get Your Grill On…Safely
Burgers, hotdogs, and other yummy foods are a big part of the Independence Day festivities. However, when using a grill, whether charcoal, wood, or gas, you should exercise extreme caution. Flames, smoke, and debris can cause serious eye damage if you aren’t careful. Read your user manual and remember…when it comes to fire, bigger isn’t always better.
Sunnies Are Awesome
Sunglasses are not only a great fashion statement. They also take a lot of the work out of keeping your eyes healthy. Choosing good quality sunglasses with proper UV protection can prevent photokeratitis, squinting (which can cause crow’s feet and wrinkles), and foreign objects from entering your eyes.
The Big Bang
Fireworks are obviously the showstopper of the holiday. It’s definitely important to be very careful around firecrackers. A few tips for preventing eye damage:
- Wear protective eyewear
- Never touch an unexploded firework
- Keep a bucket of water around to place used firecrackers in after they’ve popped
- Never get too close to the firecracker to prevent eye injury and burns.
- Always supervise child near fireworks (We found this video that may be really helpful to show your kids, too! https://youtu.be/BIu1jFLf5Qg)
Everyone at EyeLASIK wishes you an incredibly fun, safe, and happy Fourth of July!