Barry Lebowitz, Optometrist at Gaithersburg Potomac Eye Care Offers Tips for Eye Safety

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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 14, 2010 -- Follow these tips to protect your eyes:

In the house

When using household chemicals, be sure to read instructions and labels carefully, work in a well-ventilated area, and make sure to point spray nozzles away from you. Many chemicals are hazardous and can permanently harm the outer surface of your eyes..

In the workshop

Wear protective eyewear to shield your eyes from flying fragments, fumes, dust particles, sparks and splashing chemicals. Many objects can fly into your eyes unexpectedly and cause injury.

In the garden

Put on protective eyewear before you use a lawnmower, power trimmer or edger and be sure to check for rocks and stones before using these tool,as they can become dangerous projectiles

In the workplace

Follow OSHA standards and wear appropriate safety eyewear for your job. Many of the thousands injured each day are a result of not wearing protective eyewear.

During sports and recreation

Certain sports pose a high risk of serious and even blinding eye injuries. Be sure to wear appropriate eye protection while participating in any sport. Regular eyeglasses can be an eye hazard, and should not be used when playing most sports. Prescription sports eyewear protect the eyes and the skin and bones that surround the eyes from injury.

Contact lenses offer NO PROTECTION, and contact lens wearers may require additional protection when participating in certain sports.

About Barry Lebowitz and Potomac Eye Care:

Barry Lebowitz, Optometrist at Potomac Eye Care, practices in Gaithersburg, MD. For more information on Barry Lebowitz or Potomac Eye Care please visit: http://www.potomaceyecare.com

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