How to Fix Household Problems Without Damaging Your Eyes

As the son of an optometrist, let me tell you: it's not uncommon at all for people to get things stuck in their eyes. Some injuries are worst than others, but one thing that most of them have in common is that they're preventable. Simply wearing goggles alone - even when tackling a problem you don't think requires them - can go a long way toward preventing eye damage.

Since our eyes are so important to us - you're using them to read this right now - you have to make sure that whatever project or repair you're undertaking around the house, that you protect your eyes. Here's a quick guide for doing just that.

The first thing to do and the most obvious is to buy a pair of safety goggles. These goggles should adequately wrap around your eyes and give you plenty of clear viewing. Some safety glasses or goggles can simply be attached like a pair of sunglasses, while others can be tightened around your full head. It's usually recommended that you have a pair of goggles that won't come off of your head without a fight - if you find yourself unable to use your arms to put your goggles back on, your eyes can become vulnerable again.

Next, you'll want to remember that it's best to avoid rubbing your eyes whenever you're handling a chemical of some sort. If you've ever touched a particularly hot pepper and then touched your eyes, you know exactly how uncomfortable it can be to get the wrong chemical in your eyes. So make sure that your hands are clean and thoroughly washed before you start rubbing your eyes again - and, in general, it's best to avoid rubbing them all together.

Taking care of your eyes is important because your eyesight is one of only five senses. Our eyes are particularly sensitive, which usually gives us the instinct to protect them naturally, but you'll want to bring in your own level-headed thinking to a home improvement situation. Even if you don't think that your eyes are at risk, a sudden blow of dust or sand can change your mind very quickly. If your task puts your eyes at risk to be exposed to chemicals or debris, it's best to wear safety goggles or glasses as a measure of eye injury prevention.

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Originally posted 2009-10-20 03:57:15.

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