Pinguecula explained
Watch Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, describe what a pingueculum is and how they're treated at Tower Clock Eye Center. These non-cancerous growths on the conjunctiva are fairly common and caused by sun exposure.
The time for fireworks is here, and so is the time to be diligent with eye safety during your 4th of July celebrations.
Tower Clock Eye Center and other eye care centers see an uptick in eye injuries this time of year and it’s important to celebrate the holiday safely.
A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission report shows that approximately 15% of injuries from fireworks are eye injuries. Injuries vary, but the worse cases involve severe burns to the eye, corneal abrasions, retinal detachments and even ruptures to the globe. All of these are serious enough to cause irreversible damage to the eye, and even blindness.
Whereas large fireworks that explode are the most dangerous, even the mild-mannered sparkler can pose a safety threat due to the extreme temperature in which they burn.
But it’s not those handling fireworks that are most susceptible to firework-related injury. In fact, most people hurt by fireworks are bystanders and revelers. The report also shows that about half of those in need of emergency services are younger than 20 years old.
The best advice to stay safe is to leave fireworks to the professionals. Yes, it’s best to attend public fireworks displays rather than buying them at a retailer for private use. However, we know that family firework displays are very popular so here are some tips to follow for a safer experience:
Firework accidents will happen. In the case you, or someone you are near, suffer a fireworks-related eye injury it’s important to:
Have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! Our normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 3.
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Watch Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, describe what a pingueculum is and how they're treated at Tower Clock Eye Center. These non-cancerous growths on the conjunctiva are fairly common and caused by sun exposure.
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