Welcome to Mees & Kaminski Eyecare, P.C. Longmont Eye Doctors
Dr. John C. Mees Dr. Jason L. Kaminski
2130 Mountain View Avenue, Suite 207
Longmont, CO 80501-3177
Phone 303 772-2755
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July is Fireworks Safety Month
Prevent Blindness America warns that there is no safe way
for nonprofessionals to use fireworks. It is only safe to enjoy the splendor
and excitement of fireworks at a professional display. Fireworks statistics show that almost half (49%) of the
injuries were to children under age 15.What can you do right away to minimize the damage to the eye? These five
steps can help save your child's sight:
Do not rub
the eye. Rubbing the eye may increase bleeding or make the injury worse.
Do not
attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing.
Do not
apply pressure to the eye itself. Holding or taping a foam cup or the bottom of
a juice carton to the eye are just two tips. Protecting the eye from further
contact with any item, including the child's hand, is the goal.
Do not stop
for medicine! Over-the-counter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain.
Aspirin (should never be given to children) and ibuprofen can thin the blood,
increasing bleeding. Call our office or take your child to the emergency room at once.
Do not
apply ointment. Ointment, which may not be sterile, makes the area around the
eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine.