SAN FRANCISCO—The American Academy of Ophthalmology is highlighting the fact that “the number of eye injuries caused by fireworks has more than doubled in recent years” and is providing tips on how to help prevent these injuries.

The Academy debunks four myths about consumer fireworks risks stating that smaller fireworks don’t equal safer fireworks, many firework injuries stem from fireworks given to small children—sparklers, fireworks that look extinguished might not be, being a bystander doesn’t mean you’re safer and that the Fourth of July doesn’t need to be celebrated with consumer fireworks.

Take a look on VisionMonday.com for additional safety tips from the AAO as well as Prevent Blindness.