Eye Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are a time for spending time with family and friends, decorating the house, and of course, celebrating. But along with all the fun comes an increased risk of eye injury from the activities and even from traveling. Rochester Optical is an optometry practice that offers both eye care services, as well as an optical lab where we manufacture our own eyewear right here in Rochester, New York. Learn some great eye safety tips for the holidays from our eye doctors below, and schedule your eye appointment today!
Take Extra Care With Sharp Objects
Around the holidays, we are cooking more and wrapping and unwrapping presents. You’ll want to be careful when using sharp objects like knives and scissors. Keep them away from your eyes and face when you are using them.
Be Careful Around Decorations
Holiday decorations can cause injuries to your eyes. One often overlooked eye hazard is pine needles. Pine needles can poke your eyes and even get lodged in them, so be careful not to trip and fall around your tree. Also, be careful with ornaments that can have sharp objects and help your child when handling these ornaments, too.
Avoid Flames
Most of us love a seasonal candle to help make our spaces bright. However, extreme care must be taken around an open flame. Flames can cause burns both to your eyes and to your skin. Plus, they are a fire hazard, so a candle should never be left unattended. The same advice should be heeded for fireworks, too.
Toy Guns
Toy guns can always be a hazard no matter what time of year it is; however, around the holidays, parents should be especially vigilant because toy guns are a popular Christmas gift. Foam gun darts are a major eye hazard, especially at the speed that toy guns these days shoot them. You should supervise children when they are playing with toy guns and be sure they know not to aim at the eyes.
Snow
Many people let their guard down in terms of sun protection during the winter season. However, the sun’s rays are still powerful and can cause sunburn. In addition, the sun can reflect off the snow, causing double exposure to your face and eyes. Always wear eye protection outdoors, especially when there’s snow on the ground.
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Rochester Optical is proud to be a locally owned eye optometry practice and eyeglass manufacturer here in Rochester, New York. Our eye doctors stay abreast of the latest technology and trends to bring you affordable eyewear that looks great and is durable. If you haven’t had your annual eye exam, be sure to schedule one by the end of the year to maximize this year’s benefits. Call today!
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