Ophthalmology's Thomas Steinemann offers safety warnings related to fireworks

Firefighter learns lesson about fireworks the hard way
Spectrum News: Thomas Steinemann, professor of ophthalmology at the School of Medicine, warned that legal fireworks—especially sparklers burning above 2,000 degrees—cause many serious eye injuries, including burns and embedded debris. He urged parents to prioritize safety, wear protective goggles, keep spectators 200 feet away, and seek immediate emergency care for eye injuries rather than rinsing them with water.