Categories: Eye Care

Eye Safety Tips in Your Workplace

Eye safety is one of the many things people tend to overlook in their workplace. In fact, over 2,000 work-related eye injuries occur each day, with 10 to 20% of these cases leading to temporary or permanent vision loss. In today’s post, Six One Six Vision Center, an eyeglasses specialist, shares tips on preventing eye injuries at work.

Common Eye Injuries

Taking good care of your eyes involves more than regular visits to a reliable eye clinic; it also means being aware of the possible eye safety hazards that you may encounter in your daily life. Eye injuries may be common, but most of them are preventable. In fact, the most common cause of eye injuries in the workplace involve flying objects that are smaller than a pinhead. Work tools, particles, chemicals and harmful radiation are other common causes of eye injuries. No matter how mild an injury may seem, you should schedule an eye checkup with your eye doctor to avoid further complications.

Eye Protection

Preventing eye injuries in your workplace is simple. All you need to do is determine eye safety dangers, eliminate hazards and wear proper eye protection.

When is it necessary to wear eye protection gear? Safety eyewear is important whenever there are risks of eye injuries. The choice of safety eyewear, however, depends on the hazards in your workplace. For example, safety glasses with side shields are a smart option if your work area is frequently exposed to flying objects, dust or other particles.

How to Handle Eye Injuries

Learning about first aid for eye injuries is always a good idea. For example, chemical burns may require flushing the eye with water for at least 15 minutes while on your way to seek medical eye care from your optometrist or eye doctor.

Rely on Six One Six Vision Center for professional eye health care services. We offer comprehensive eye exams to assess different eye problems and conditions. Call us today at (208) 514-1858. We serve residents of Eagle and Meridian, ID.

Dr. Ryan Huber

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