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title: Firework Safety
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Did you know that fireworks cause over [9,000 visits](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/fireworks-and-eye-safety-what-you-need-to-know#:~:text=According%20to%20recent%20data%20from,near%20the%20Fourth%20of%20July.) to the emergency room each year?

Of those visits, about 15% are eye-related injuries. In an effort to keep your 4th of July celebration safe, keep these tips in mind over the holiday weekend:

- Leave it to the professionals

 Though it’s fun to light a firecracker or sparkler, it’s best to leave the firework displays to licensed operators.

- Be Aware of Your Surroundings

An alarming 65% of firework injuries are to bystanders. Even at a professional firework display, be aware of what is going on around you.

- Know How to Treat an Eye Injury

Firework-related eye injuries can [vary](https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries-fireworks-eye-safety) from blunt force trauma, heat burns and chemical exposure. These types of injuries should be considered a medical emergency. It is important to:

- Seek immediate medical attention
- Avoid rubbing the eye
- Avoid rinsing the eye
- Avoid pressure to the eye
- Avoid removing any object stuck in the eye

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