There are so many fun and practical advantages of DIY home improvement projects, but it’s crucial that you take care of your vision when undertaking such tasks. Almost 50% of all eye injuries that happen per year occur at home. Here’s what you should know about eye safety. 

What Can Happen to Your Eyes While Doing Home Improvement Projects? 

Depending on the project, your eyes may be exposed to several potentially harmful materials, including dust particles, sparks, rocks, pieces of wood, or hazardous chemicals and substances. Such materials can make contact with your eyes, which could cause burns or other vision injuries. Carrying, throwing, or using tools irresponsibly or incorrectly may result in a punctured or black eye. 

How Can You Protect Your Eyes? 

Most eye injuries can be prevented with effective safety eyewear, such as polycarbonate glasses, which are light enough to be comfortable and strong enough to withstand impact. Wear them anytime you’re doing something that could fling debris at your face, including common tasks that you might not consider dangerous, like mowing the lawn or blowing leaves out of your yard.

If your vision is poor and you don’t have contact lenses, an eye doctor can help you get a pair of prescription safety eyewear. For anything involving sparks, such as welding, a full face mask is best. However, don’t regard any type of eyewear as foolproof. Learn to use tools correctly to minimize flying debris, and never throw them or carry them awkwardly. 

If your eye is injured despite your precautions, don’t try to remove whatever got into it. Instead, hold a disposable cup over it if there was penetration, or wash it out with clean water for about twenty minutes if it was a chemical. Either way, go to an eye doctor immediately, and have a friend or family member drive you if your vision is compromised too much to do so safely on your own.  

Whether you need help selecting eyewear or healing your vision after an accident during a home improvement project, Northern Lights Eye Care in Anchorage, AK, can take care of you. They’ve accumulated more than fourteen years of expertise in treating eye conditions and performing eye surgeries to ensure to help you enjoy the best vision possible, always at an affordable price. They can also provide routine eye exams. Schedule an appointment today by calling (907) 276-3937 or by messaging them online.