According to the Royal College of Optometrists, 10 people lose their sight each year as a result of careless behaviour around fireworks with a further 300 estimated firework-related eye injuries.
Alex Gage said: “Wherever possible, attend an organised event, and most importantly, take care to avoid eye damage. We are advising people to take extra care with sparklers, which are often given to children but can cause injuries to the eyes, hands and face. Sparklers should not be given to children under the age of five.”
Eye Injuries
