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    Home › News › October is Eye Injury Prevention Month

    October is Eye Injury Prevention Month

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    October is Eye Injury Prevention Month

    The UNC Health Care Department of Ophthalmology joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in observing October 2012 as Eye Injury Prevention Month.

    Did you know that half of all eye injuries occur in and around the home?  Be sure to protect your vision – use protective eyewear during home projects!

    Wearing protective eyewear during home-based activities can help prevent 90% of all eye injuries.

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