At Inland Eye Institute, we have helped thousands of people achieve lens-free vision through laser vision correction. And while our LASIK in Colton allows most of our patients to toss out their glasses, we encourage those patients to protect their new-found clear vision by wearing protective safety glasses when performing certain activities.
Most people know that safety glasses are important when playing contact sports, using power tools or working in the yard. But did you know that they are also important in the kitchen?
According to WebMD, almost half of the annual 2.5 million eye injuries occur in and around the home…and more than 40% of those happen during everyday activities like cooking. (Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma)
Potential Causes of Kitchen Eye Injuries
Your eye can become injured during food prep, oven and stove cooking and cleaning.
- Cleaning chemical splatters
- Grease/oil splatters
- Champagne corks
- Steam burns
- Spicy juices, such as cutting jalapeños and touching your eyes
- Oven heat
It may seem a bit silly to wear glasses in the kitchen, but whether you’ve invested in your vision through LASIK or already have excellent vision, you don’t want to risk your eyesight to a freak kitchen accident. Get a pair of protective glasses that are approved by the American National Standards Institute and get cooking!
If you are tired of wearing glasses to read recipes, contact Inland Eye Institute to schedule a free LASIK Consultation and find out if LASIK is right for your eyes. You can call 909-937-9230 or schedule an appointment anytime day or night by visiting inlandeye.com.
