At-Home Fireworks Continue, Despite Thousands of Eye Injuries Every Year
By Shirley Dang Published May 16, 2025 for The American Academy of Ophthalmology. Fireworks cause almost 2,000 eye injuries every year, according to a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. More than half of these injuries happen in children. Despite the statistics, most Americans still do not wear eye protection when handling fireworks. A national survey found that nearly three times more …