The CDC has not issued guidance to the general public for eye protection wear. As evidence mounts that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be transmitted through your eyes, researchers suggest that ...

Protecting your eyes during outdoor activities is crucial to prevent potential injuries. Carrie Smith, OD, a clinical instructor in the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, emphasizes ...

Every year in the United States, roughly 20,000 workers experience eye injuries on the job that are serious enough to require medical treatment. These injuries cost an estimated $300 million per year ...

Beyond wearing masks, washing our hands, practicing physical distancing and getting vaccinated, there’s an additional layer of protection against the coronavirus that we might want to consider: eye ...

Protecting your eyes on the job is important. It is important that the personal protective equipment (PPE) you use works together. For instance, wearing a face covering with eye protection and dealing ...

Imagine not seeing family or enjoying special moments with friends and loved ones. That’s the reality of many employees who lose their eyesight due to workplace injuries. According to OSHA, thousands ...

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), each day more than 2,000 workers in the United States receive some form of medical treatment for eye injuries sustained ...

People have heard the phrase, "Keep your eyes on the job." It means more than just paying attention to what they are doing; it means properly wearing the correct eye protection for the job being done.

More than a year ago, Jenn Morrone went to her dentist for a root canal. As she sat in the chair waiting for the routine procedure to begin, she wasn't offered eye protection, and this would have ...

The use of eye protection to reduce the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is debatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eye protection like ...

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Low vision is a general term used to describe partial sight or sight that is not fully correctable by lenses, surgery or medication. In the United States, the ...