UW Health: Ophthalmologist offers advice to protect your eyes this 4th of July 

MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of the eye, and can cause chemical and thermal burns, corneal abrasions a...