Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection.
Dr. Fishkin often sees patients in the office who have suffered eye injuries at work. While most eye injuries can be treated quickly and painlessly, patients often comment that they wish they would have worn their eye protection while on the job. For those who do suffer injuries, same-day emergency appointments are always available.