More than half of all eye injuries occur in or around the home, but only about one in three people wear protective goggles that can prevent such injuries, according to the American Academy of Opthalmology.
Routine chores, such as house cleaning and yard work, and home improvement projects all can result in eye injuries. For information about the causes of common eye injuries and ways to recognize and prevent them, read Eye Safety at Home: Preventing Eye Injuries.
