You might think that the family home is a fairly unthreatening setting. But medical statistics tell a different story: nearly half of all eye injuries each year occur in and around the home, and home-based injuries are increasing each year. Eye Injury Risks in the House Using hazardous products and chemicals such as oven

Housework and sports are two of the most common causes of eye injuries. But even cooking or playing with your dog or cat can get you a scratched eye. You might have symptoms right away or the symptoms may start or get worse hours after the injury. Symptoms of an Eye Scratch If the

You can't always tell when an eye is injured or that the injury is serious. Some problems, like a detached retina, can only be seen during a doctor's examination. And some injuries can raise eye pressure or cause slow bleeding—problems that are only obvious when they get really serious. Eye injuries can cause vision

Preventing Eye Injuries Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. Protective Eyewear You may be somewhat aware of your possible risks for an eye injury, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of