Most people are shocked to learn that every day
more than 2,000 workers in the United States sustain job-related work injuries
that require some type of medical treatment. Prevent Blindness
America reports that 2.4 million eye injuries
occur each year, with nearly 1 million resulting in some degree of vision loss.
About 90 percent of these injuries are avoidable, when the right eye protection
is worn, reports the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
The most common eye
injuries are:
- Cuts or scrapes from flying objects, such as metal and wood chips, that become embedded in the eye
- Burns from steam, infrared light or splashes of chemicals, grease or oil
- Infections from contaminated substances, such as splashes of blood or respiratory droplets or other products on fingers that are used to touch or rub the eyes
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires workers to use eye and face protection whenever there is a
reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented with proper equipment,
such as goggles, face shields or safety glasses. The best way to avoid eye injury in the workplace or from household
chores, activities and tasks is to wear proper protective eyewear. If you
have questions or need assistance with protective eyewear selection or fitting
please call The
Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center or
facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
Should you or someone
you know have the misfortune of experiencing an eye injury please call us at
908-789-8999 or immediately visit the nearest emergency room where the
physician can call our office as we always have a doctor on call for
emergencies.
The Eye
Care & Surgery Center is located at 592 Springfield Avenue,
Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059
and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
