Holiday crafts often involve glue and glitter, but these can be risky for your eyes. Glitter can irritate and even scratch your cornea, potentially leading to infection. Instead of rubbing your eyes, use artificial tears, saline solution, or sterile eyewash to flush it out. If that doesn’t work, see a doctor. Glue can also irritate your eyes and cause your lashes to stick together. If glue gets in your eye, rinse with lukewarm water. Seek medical advice if pain, discharge, or redness persists. Be careful with other craft supplies too—sharp objects like pipe cleaners can cause injury.

Pine needles and branches can poke your eyes while decorating. If your eye gets scratched, some injuries heal on their own, but it's safer to see a doctor. Serious injuries, such as cuts or punctures, need emergency care right away, as they can lead to conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment. Don’t rinse the eye or try to remove embedded objects—cover the eye gently and seek medical help.

Cooking accidents can also lead to eye injuries. Flour in the eyes can be painful and harmful. If it happens, rinse with cool water or saline solution and call your doctor if there's pain or signs of infection. For splattering grease or hot liquids, seek immediate care if symptoms like redness or blurry vision last.

Winter sun can be just as damaging as summer rays. Reflected sunlight from snow, ice, or water can burn your eyes, leading to snow blindness. This condition can heal in a few days but can also increase the risk of cataracts and even cancer. To prevent damage, always wear sunglasses or snow goggles that block 99% of UV rays when outdoors.

Champagne corks can launch at speeds of 50 mph and cause serious eye damage. If you get hit, you’ll need urgent medical attention. To avoid this, open champagne correctly—twist the bottle, not the cork, while holding it at a 45-degree angle.