Let’s Talk About Eye Protection Safety this 4th of July

Protect Your Eyes All Day

Typically, July 4th ends up being a day-long festivity. No matter how you celebrate, we know it can be a long and tiresome day. On top of that, you’re probably also out a little later because of a fireworks show. Given all of the time you’re spending outside, we want to make sure that you do everything you need to do to protect your eyes.

Learn How to Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

eyecarecenter has info to help guide you through the day so that your eyes get the protection they need. Too much exposure to the sun can cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and even corneal sunburn.

Wear Sunglasses

We know you might not own a pair of sunglasses, but they are the easiest and best way to get the eye protection safety you need. The right pair of sunglasses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays to help you avoid eye damage. Your sunglasses should also be certified by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute).

Our team of experts suggests getting prescription sunglasses instead of the cheaper convenience store options is the way to go for maximum protection. Take a look through our sunglasses collection at eyecarecenter to see if there is anything you like!

Find a Hat to Wear

Regardless of whether it matches your outfit or not, finding a hat to wear is a good way to keep your eyes and skin safe when you’re out in the sun. We want your eyes to stay protected and wearing both a hat and sunglasses will do the trick. Keeping UV rays out of your eyes can help with reducing eye damage.

A hat can also help prevent your face and scalp from getting sunburnt, and they are perfect eye and face protection. Make sure to spread this info to your friends and family so that they can stay protected too.

Find a Spot in the Shade

The team at eyecarecenter wants you to enjoy yourself this 4th of July, and that means feeling good all day. Standing out in the sun for too long can quickly tire you out and make you feel unwell. Finding a spot in the shade while you’re outside will help prevent exhaustion and protect your eyes from the sunlight. Make sure that you keep an eye out for shaded areas wherever you are this holiday. If you can help it, try scheduling events in places that are under cover such as a pavilion in a park.

Fireworks Eye Protection

Fireworks are the perfect way to end an unforgettable July 4th. With all of that fun comes safety responsibilities. Not only can fireworks cause injuries, but 14% of fireworks injuries were eye related. If not careful, you can get chemical and thermal burns, rupture of the globe of your eye, corneal abrasions, and retinal detachment from mishandling fireworks. 

Enjoy Professional Fireworks This Year

Your family and friends might want to shoot off their own fireworks, but we want everybody to be safe, so that is why we recommend going to a fireworks display instead. You should know that professional fireworks shows are typically bigger and better than anything you can do at home anyway! Enjoy fireworks without putting yourself or others at risk. You don’t need to set off your own fireworks to enjoy the 4th of July.

Stay Away from the Fireworks Launch

When going to a fireworks show, it’s very important to follow all rules and pay careful attention to all signage. The rules were created to keep you safe throughout the evening. The areas around the fireworks launch site should be blocked off to the public for everybody’s safety. Make sure to stay away!

Wear Safety Glasses and Goggles

We want you to stay as safe as possible, and that means we don’t recommend shooting off your own fireworks. With that being said, we do understand why you might want to this year. If you do decide to set off your own fireworks, or you’re involved in a fireworks show, you need to wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields to protect your eyes. They’ll help shield your eyes from debris, sparks, or chemical irritants.

You should also have any other safety equipment you need around to protect from a potential eye hazard. We do recommend going to a fireworks show instead, as it is the safest option for your entire family on the 4th of July.