Ophthalmologists warn about eye injury risk with fireworks
(HealthDay)—With the Fourth of July approaching, ophthalmologists are issuing a warning on the dangers of fireworks and the risk they pose for eye injuries.
Jul 3, 2018
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(HealthDay)—With the Fourth of July approaching, ophthalmologists are issuing a warning on the dangers of fireworks and the risk they pose for eye injuries.
Jul 3, 2018
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The 4th of July is a time to celebrate, but injuries from fireworks lead to approximately 11,000 visits to the emergency department each year, and over 30 percent of them involve children.1 The majority of disabling injuries ...
Jun 29, 2018
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Fireworks displays are an American summertime tradition, but while the spectacular colorful displays are visually pleasing, a Purdue University audiology instructor says the loud booms that accompany them are a problem for ...
Jun 27, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Watching a fireworks display can be a treat for your eyes, but the noise can be a threat to your ears.
Jul 4, 2017
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Mike Spencer lit the fuse and held the firework above his head.
Jun 26, 2017
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Admiring fireworks from afar sounds like the best plan, according to a Purdue audiologist.
Jun 22, 2017
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A German hospital is using a graphic picture of a mangled hand to warn people against buying or using illegal firecrackers.
Dec 28, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Americans love fireworks, especially on the Fourth of July, but experts warn they can be dangerous if not used safely.
Jul 1, 2016
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Thousands of accidents each year underscore the danger of fireworks. In 2014, 11 people died and an estimated 10,500 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. Statistics show the typical ...
Jun 30, 2016
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Fireworks are big business in the United States. The American Pyrotechnics Association estimated consumers spent $755 million on fireworks in 2015, and according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks were involved ...
Jun 20, 2016
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