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Workplace Eye Safety: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Posted on March 14, 2018

Eye injuries in the workplace are a serious concern. Nearly 2,000 people in the U.S. injure their eyes while working every day. Jennifer Larson, MD, chief resident with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences …

Posted in Eye Health, News, Patient CareTagged Chemical burns, Eye safety, Jennifer Larson, Open globe, Workplace safetyLeave a comment

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