Every year in the United States, roughly 20,000 workers experience eye injuries on the job that are serious enough to require medical treatment. These injuries cost an estimated $300 million per year ...

From flying debris and chemical splashes to radiation, dust, and high-pressure equipment, industrial environments expose workers to eye hazards every day. Understanding these risks—and using the right ...

More than a year ago, Jenn Morrone went to her dentist for a root canal. As she sat in the chair waiting for the routine procedure to begin, she wasn't offered eye protection, and this would have ...

It’s the end of a long shift at a manufacturing facility. A tired technician skips his safety googles for a ‘quick task’. Seconds later, a fragment of metal ricochets, causing an eye injury that ...

The sun's UV rays can be harmful, not only for your skin, but also for your eyes. The World Health Organization reports that 15 million people worldwide have blindness from cataracts, and the likely ...

MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS AND WE’RE JUST DAYS AWAY FROM THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE AND EXPERTS AT U OF L HEALTH ARE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO. WATCH WITH CAUTION. NASA ESTIMATES OVER 31 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN THE ...

Eye injuries are common in the workplace and are typically associated with activities such as hammering, grinding, sanding, handling chemicals, working in dusty environments, and welding that produce ...