Each year, about 1 million eye injuries occur in the United States alone. Common objects people deal with day-in and day-out can be extremely dangerous to the eyes. Nearly 90 per cent of eye injuries in the home could be prevented if precautions were taken. Here are some of the leading causes of eye injuries:
Reprinted with permission from the SixWise.com Security & Wellness e-Newsletter
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