It’s estimated that nearly one million Americans have had their eyesight negatively impacted by an eye injury that happened at work. While a large majority of workplace eye injuries can be avoided by following the proper safety protocol, accidents still happen and it’s important to be educated about best practices when it comes to protecting your eye safety at work. Here are some ways you can prevent workplace eye injuries:
Get regular eye exams
Make sure that you get your annual checkup at the eye doctor! Undiagnosed and untreated vision problems are a common cause of accidents. With routine eye exams, your eye doctor can often detect vision problems before you have even experienced any symptoms or had any issues. Keep your eyes healthy and strong to give yourself the best chance to avoid eye injuries!
2. Follow the safety protocol of your workplace
In certain work environments where there is more risk to your safety, specific eyewear is mandated. Protective eyewear should meet Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements. These regulations are important and key to avoiding workplace eye injuries. Make sure you are familiar with your workplace’s eye safety policies and follow them faithfully!
3. Get proper treatment after an eye injury
Accidents happen, and if you suffer an eye injury at work, make sure you understand the first-aid procedures to follow after the accident and make an appointment to see your eye doctor. Even if you think the injury was minor and didn’t cause damage, being seen by an eye doctor will help detect even the most minor problem that may impact your vision over time.
At the Optical Shop, we can help protect your eyes with our large assortment of glasses for all lifestyles. Contact us (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.com to make an appointment.