Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes

When you need goggles

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(HealthDay News) -- Eye protection may be required on the job, but don't forget to protect your eyes at home, too.

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The U.S. National Safety Council says you should always wear protective eye gear when you:

• Work on do-it-yourself projects around the house or on your car.
• Cook with ingredients that could splash into the eye and cause burns or injury.
• Work with chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, drain cleaners or cleaning sprays.
• Play sports such as tennis, racquetball or baseball.
• Do yard work, such as mowing the lawn, trimming plants or cutting weeds.

-- Diana Kohnle