06/27/2025
With local firework sales starting tomorrow, June 28th, we would like to share some information about fireworks safety.
Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars on fireworks every year. In 2021, 11,500 people sought care for fireworks related injuries, 14% of which were eye injuries. 2,600 were caused by firecrackers and sparklers. Children under age 15 make up 26% of all firework related injuries.
The World Council of Optometry recommends always wearing protective eyewear while handling fireworks, never try to reignite a firework that failed to explode, do not light fireworks in containers, and to always keep a bucket of water near.
If an eye injury, or any injury occurs, please seek immediate medical attention.
Have a happy and safe holiday week!