{"id":8995,"date":"2020-12-09T12:11:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T12:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=8995"},"modified":"2021-07-15T09:25:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T09:25:19","slug":"eye-protection-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-protection-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye Protection at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ninety percent of eye injuries can be prevented with appropriate eye protection.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many people perform their daily chores without even thinking about the risk of an eye injury. Well, considering 50 percent of all eye injuries occur at home, <\/b>you may want to think about increasing your eye protection around the house.<\/p>\n

The most ordinary activities, such as cooking, cleaning, home improvement projects and yard work can cause an eye injury that may result in temporary or even permanent vision loss.<\/p>\n

However, 78 percent of people report not wearing any type of protective eyewear while performing these tasks.<\/b><\/p>\n

Eye doctors recommend that every household have a pair of protective eyewear that can be worn during activities that pose a risk to your eye health. These specialized glasses or goggles are made from impact-resistant polycarbonate or trivex material that is highly durable, and offers the protection you need to keep your eyes safe from injury.<\/p>\n

If you suspect you have an eye condition,\u00a0contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a>\u00a0near you, who can diagnose and treat the condition.<\/p>\n

SEE RELATED:<\/strong> Protecting your Eyes from Blue Light<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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