UNMC ophthalmologist urges safety when using fireworks

Katie Schubert — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Nebraska State Fire Marshal's office says 144 people were injured in 2010 by misuse of fireworks.

In the city of Omaha, residents can shoot off fireworks from 8 am to 11 pm through Wednesday. An ophthalmologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says if you choose to do so, wear eye protection and don't let children use fireworks.