Eye Injuries Due to Fireworks Happy! It’s that time of year again. Families and friends gather together to celebrate our Day. Most of us are excited to be outside grilling, playing games, and of course, shooting off fireworks. While it’s a big weekend for cabins all across the United States, it’s also a busy one for emergency rooms with a number of eye injuries due to fireworks. We all think that this will never happen to us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take extra precautions when working with fireworks. The easiest way to stay safe is to leave lighting them to the professionals. Many cities have large displays you can watch from a safe distance. Never hold fireworks, especially children. Their arms are too short to even hold sparklers. Point fireworks away from buildings, brush, and leaves. Always be aware of your surroundings when lighting them. Damage to the eye from fireworks can be devastating. It could be even a small piece of debris from a firew