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Posted on Jul 4th 2007 5:02PM by Rigel CelesteFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss
This time of year we're all thinking about protecting our skin, but what about our eyes? Did you know you can easily burn your corneas? I didn't! Hadn't even thought about it. And there are other summer eye hazards lurking out there, like sports and home renovation projects. You only get one pair of eyes, so stick to these tips for keeping them safe:- Wear sun protection -- good sun protection! Sunglasses that protect against both UVA and UVB rays is best, as is a pair that wraps around and fits closely to your face. Wearing a hat with a brim also will help during periods of extended exposure.
- Wear adequate eye protection during home projects, meaning professional quality goggles. Even routine projects like weed whacking, mowing, chopping or sawing wood, etc, can mean serious risk for you and those nearby.
- Wear eye protection during sports. A good rule of thumb is the bigger the ball the less likely it is to cause an eye injury, for example basketballs are not very dangerous. Golf balls, however, along with baseballs, paintballs, and even things like badminton shuttlecocks can cause serious injury if they catch you just right.
- Be watchful and aware of chemicals and other toxins getting into your eyes. If you're swimming in a pool and you're eyes sting, get out. And don't wear your contacts in the pool either -- not only are you likely to lose them (they'll float right off your eye) but bacteria can get caught between the lens and your eye and cause problems. Also, when outdoors be wary of rubbing poison ivy, oak, and sumac into your eyes, or bug repellent.
- Keep your eyes peeled for random hazards like fireworks gone awry, kids playing with pellet and dart guns, bungee cords on luggage snapping, and any number of other dangers.
