October is Home Eye Safety Month

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly half of all eye injuries occur in the home. Seniors and children especially need to be supervised and cared for.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly half of all eye injuries occur in the home. Seemingly harmless daily activities such as cleaning, cooking and making home repairs can pose significant risk to eye safety. And while one might guess that a large percentage of eye injuries take place during outdoor activities such as lawn care or automotive repairs, more than a third of home-sustained eye injuries occur in living areas such as the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living or family room.