I was recently reminded of the importance of wearing eye protection on the farm when a friend had to miss dinner with us because he had gotten metal in his eye while grinding a piece of equipment. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WITH WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. OUR UNMH DOCTOR I SPOKE TO EARLIER TODAY SAYS THAT YOU CAN GET COVID-19 FROM A PARTICLE LANDING IN YOUR EYE AND IT’S A LOT MORE COMMON THAN YOU WOULD THINK AND ONE OF THE ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Many people take their vision for granted, but most also recognize the increased likeliness of declining vision and vision loss as they age. The Centers for Disease ...

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 ...

Pickleball’s boom has brought an unexpected side effect: a surge in serious eye injuries. A new study has revealed a sharp rise in pickleball-related eye trauma, promoting calls for protective eyewear ...

Laser work and similar operations create intense concentrations of heat, ultraviolet, infrared, and reflected light radiation. A laser beam, of sufficient power, can produce intensities greater than ...

Rotarians have a world-wide eye protection project that transcends borders.