Tag: eye injury

Injuries: by accident or on purpose?

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Nobody wakes in the morning with the great idea to cause an accident. If we did, we’d call it a “purpose.” We consciously cut corners to get things done faster. How difficult is it to use an oven mitt before reaching for a hot plate, or to slow our pace when sauntering through a wet …
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Extreme Eyecare: Winter Sports Protection

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As we experience winter weather conditions, through the flurry of disgruntled travelers and burst pipes, there are those among us who are raising our mulled wine glasses in glee…winter sport enthusiasts unite! However, as we take to the slopes with childlike abandon, the cold snap brings its own challenges for the outdoorsman (and woman) and …
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Let’s Talk Turkey about Eye Safety

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You’re probably planning your holiday meal preparations, and there are many recipes out there for deep fried turkey. Several of my friends have tried this and recommend it highly. They tell me it results in a tender, flavor-infused bird when properly done, and my local stores are moving necessary deep frying poultry paraphernalia to prominent …
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Colored contacts don’t have to be scary

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Trick or Treat is around the corner! Halloween happenings are in the planning stages, and you might be looking for something to give your costume that extra ooomph that could win you first prize in a costume competition. Have you seen the variety of colored contact lenses available that can enhance your look? If you …
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Protect Your Eyes This Fourth of July

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It’s the July fourth holiday weekend, and fireworks will be exploding in cities across the United States. Some of you may even have your own fireworks, sparklers and bottle rockets to set a patriotic tone at your backyard barbecue. But did you know that every year thousands of people receive eye injuries from fireworks? Most …
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Safety First! Protect your eyes at work with ProTec Eyewear®

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Did you know that everyday, more than 2,000 workers in the United States experience job-related eye injuries? And no I’m not talking about the rogue paper clip flying through the air from your prankster cubicle mate! Depending on the type of work you do, safety glasses are a critical item in your safety equipment arsenal …
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