To read the CDC report about eye injuries suffered by American workers, you can click here.
Interestingly, according to the AAO, outside of work, many eye injury incidents occur at home. The group estimates that about 44 percent of all eye injuries occur because of tasks like repairs, yard work, cleaning, and cooking.
If you are on the job or working at home around objects or chemicals that could harm your eyes, make sure that you wear protective eyewear. If you have suffered an eye injury, the AAO has a guide about recognition and treatment.
Talk to Our Tulsa SSDI Lawyers if an Eye Injury Has Left You Unable to Work
If you have suffered an eye injury and are unable to work, speak to our Tulsa attorneys about collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
The Social Security Administration has listings for people who have suffered eye injuries that have left them blind or with permanent vision loss. In most cases, the SSA considers someone blind if his or her vision is 20/200 or worse and eligibility considerations are made based on whether a person’s vision problems affect both eyes.
If you have questions about SSDI eligibility or about whether you can collect workers’ compensation benefits at the same time, speak to our Tulsa Social Security lawyers by calling (918) 265-1404. We can determine how you can move forward with an SSDI claim.
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