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Eye injuries can happen when you least expect them. Especially in professions like construction and manufacturing, or during team sports when you or your kids are going full steam. Your eyes can be vulnerable; it’s important to know how to protect them no matter what you’re doing.
Did you know that according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2,000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment every single day? In jobs like welding or mining, safety glasses are a must but the risk of injury is high in any environment where things like wood slivers, nails, cement chips, or metal parts are flying around. Wearing safety glasses with protective side shields is smart practice if you’re in any of these jobs:, Carpentry, Plumping, Electrical, Car Repair, or Landscaping
If you spend long hours working with computers, or, you’re pretty much non-stop on your tablet or phone, you need to be aware of digital eye strain. Blue light filtering lenses are a great way to reduce blue light from digital devices. And don’t forget the 20/20/20 Rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20’ away for 20 seconds. It’s an easy breather for your eyes and your mind.
Eye injuries happen in the blink of an eye. Be careful when doing yardwork, using bleach, or cooking with hot oil.
Today’s safety glasses look like stylish eyeglasses and give you a lot more eye protection. Impact resistant polycarbonate lenses, side shields, and super resilient frames protect your eyes from injury. But you’ve got to remember to wear them. Some people like the ease of contact lenses plus a pair of safety glasses, while others prefer having their prescription put into customized safety glasses. Your eye doctor can help you understand what makes sense for your vision and line of work.
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Now that you’re got your head wrapped around eye safety at work and play, don’t forget about keeping your eyes safe in the sun by wearing sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. The sun's ultra violet (UV) rays can cause serious injury such as cataracts or full loss of vision if there is damage to the retina. Consider sports sunglasses if you’re working or playing outdoors and wear polarized sunglasses to cut glare when you’re driving.
Protecting your eyes is about being mindful of what you’re doing and taking a few precautions. Sunglasses, prescription safety glasses, and protective sports eyewear will keep your eyesight safe wherever you happen to be.
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The right eye protection can dramatically lessen the severity and frequency of eye injuries.