DO turn your face away or close your eyes when spraying perfume, hair spray or deodorant. Use care when applying lotions, creams or oils on the eyelids or around the eyes. If you are exposed to these or other chemicals, severe irritation may result. DO NOT substitute ordinary streetwear glasses or contact lenses for appropriate eye protection. Ordinary glasses may break on impact, often leading to severe eye injury, and contact lenses provide no protection whatsoever against eye injury.
Polycarbonate lenses are the most impact resistant material.
Injuries sustained by both children and adults when using these items have often resulted in permanent damage or loss of an eye. DO NOT use an eyecup since it may harbor harmful bacteria. DO NOT wear dark or heavily tinted glasses at night. Eye Injuries Signs and Symptoms of Eye Problems in Adults Signs and Symptoms of Eye Problems in Children Signs and Symptoms of Eye Problems in Infants Protective Eyewear Eye Safety Tips for Contact Lens Wearers Remove your contact lenses before entering a pool or hot tub. Chlorination may not kill harmful bacteria or parasites in the water.