Emergency rooms see a sharp seasonal jump in home eye injuries every summer. Lawn equipment is the leading cause. A spinning mower blade can launch a rock at over 100 miles per hour. Weed whips fling wire fragments, gravel, and plant material in every direction. Wear wraparound safety glasses or goggles, not just sunglasses, when you mow, edge, trim, or use a leaf blower. Walk the yard first and pick up stones, sticks, and toys. Keep kids and pets, well away from the work area.
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