In Focus

Holiday Eye Safety: Tips To Protect Your Family


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🎄 Episode Highlights: The holidays are all about fun, family, and festive activities—but they can also bring hidden risks for your eyes. In this episode of It’s Good to See You: Eye Health, Vision Care & More, Dr. Rupa Wong shares surprising ways the holidays can lead to eye injuries and what you can do to prevent them. From popular toys and sports to sparklers and cooking, learn how to keep your loved ones safe while celebrating.

👁️ What You'll Learn:

  • The hidden dangers of popular holiday toys like drones and Nerf guns.
  • How to prevent sports-related eye injuries during family games.
  • Why holiday decorations, tree sap, and LED lights can irritate your eyes.
  • Essential safety tips for champagne corks, sparklers, and hot oil splashes in the kitchen.
  • A quick holiday eye safety checklist for stress-free celebrations.

💡 Did You Know?

  • Over 40,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in ERs each year.
  • Champagne corks can launch at speeds up to 50 mph, causing serious eye trauma.
  • Sparklers burn at over 1,200°F, hotter than molten glass!

🎧 Tune in now to make this holiday season safe and injury-free for your family.

📲 Connect with Dr. Rupa Wong: Instagram: @drrupawong Website: drrupawong.com

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