When it Comes to Your Eyes, Make it Home Safe Home

Home is the most likely place to suffer an eye injury, according to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and the American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT). A clinical survey of eye injuries across the U.S., conducted from May 17 to May 24 this year, found that nearly half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that Americans suffer annually now happen in and around the home in common places like the lawn, garden, kitchen or garage.

In an effort to cut down on household eye injuries, the Academy and ASOT recommend that every household have at least one pair of protective eyewear to be worn when doing projects and activities at home to safeguard against eye injuries.

To help promote awareness of eye protection, the campaign also released new public service announcements featuring Norm Abram, master carpenter of the PBS series This Old House and host of The New Yankee Workshop. Mr. Abram has promoted the importance of eye safety while doing home projects for three decades.

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_{Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology. Norm Abram Discusses Eye Safety. EyeSmart.com}.