How can I prevent eye injuries around fireworks?
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American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:Attend only professional fireworks displays.
All fireworks can be dangerous to people of all ages.
Never allow children to light fireworks.
Do not stand near others when lighting fireworks.
Attend only professional fireworks displays. All fireworks can be dangerous to people of all ages. Never allow children to light fireworks. Do not stand near others when lighting fireworks. More -
To prevent eye injury, observers should stay at least 500 feet away from the firework launch site. If you are setting them off yourself, you should wear protective goggles. Regular prescription glasses or sunglasses will not provide sufficient protection.To prevent eye injury, observers should stay at least 500 feet away from the firework launch site. If you are setting them off yourself, you should wear protective goggles. Regular prescription glasses or sunglasses will not provide... More
