US EditionWoman Recalls Life-Changing Mishap on Fourth of July: ‘It Can Go Bad Really Quick'
- A woman from Newton, Iowa, suffered permanent blindness in her right eye after a bottle rocket malfunctioned during a Fourth of July celebration.
- This accident occurred amid a recent increase in fireworks-related injuries and deaths nationwide, with injuries up 52% and deaths up 38% compared to 2023.
- Emergency rooms report more severe burns, facial and hand injuries from fireworks and heat-related illnesses rise with higher temperatures and humidity around the holiday.
- Experts urge caution by supervising children closely, using protective eyewear, keeping a bucket of water nearby, and avoiding fireworks while impaired to reduce injury risks.
- These warnings highlight the need for safer celebrations, as July Fourth remains the year's busiest day for ER visits and fireworks injuries often cause permanent damage.
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Woman recalls life-changing mishap on Fourth of July: ‘It can go bad really quick'
NEWTON, Iowa -- An Iowa woman who lost vision in her right eye from a fireworks accident is sharing her story as a warning to others celebrating the Fourth of July.Lisa Dickerson's life changed dramatically five years ago when a bottle rocket misfired and struck her in the face."It can go bad really quick," Dickerson told CBS News' Jarred Hill.The mother of two was shooting bottle rockets with her family when one malfunctioned, causing others to…
Fireworks pose a very real risk to your eyesight - Radio Iowa
An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist at the Emplify Health by Gundersen Clinic in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially […]
Local doctor warns of hospital trips from fireworks injuries
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- You may be tempted to set off fireworks on Friday to celebrate America's birthday, but a local doctor is warning it could result in a trip to the hospital. Dr. William Fletchall, medical director of Carle Health Methodist, is urging families to take fireworks safety seriously as injuries continue to climb across the state. "It's pretty common. Remember that they are dangerous things. They're fun. They're great to look at, …
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