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title: Firework Safety - The Mind's Eye | VBA
description: When you think of the 4th of July, what’s the first thing you think of... fireworks? Us, too! We know that most people like to conclude the holiday with watching (or playing) with fireworks.
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# [Firework Safety - The Mind's Eye | VBA](https://blod-dev.vbaplans.com/the-minds-eye/blog/post/firework-safety)

 Written by [Emily Shrader](https://blod-dev.vbaplans.com/the-minds-eye/author/emily-shrader) | Jul 1, 2016 4:00:00 AM

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# Firework Safety

 Posted on July 01, 2016 by [Emily Shrader](https://blod-dev.vbaplans.com/blog/authors/emily-shrader/)

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

 The information contained above is intended to be educational in nature, does not constitute medical advice, and should not be relied on as a substitute for actual professional medical advice, care or treatment. If you have any vision, dental or other health related concerns, VBA encourages you to immediately contact your optometrist/ophthalmologist, dentist/orthodontist or any other competent, licensed, medical professional.

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