The Fourth of July is prime time for do-it-yourself fireworks, but as the holiday approaches, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning users to follow safe practices to reduce injury possibilities.
Approximately 10,000 people are treated for fireworks-related injuries in the emergency department each year, according to a press release from the AAO. These injuries include damaged corneas and retinas, ruptured eyeballs, along with burns, cuts and bruises.
“Consumer fireworks are a treasured part of Fourth of July celebrations, so it’s easy to forget the dangers they can pose,
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