MURFREESBORO, TN - With Christmas around the corner, many families are preparing to welcome loved ones into their homes for the holidays. As parents tidy up and decorate, local emergency rooms are bracing for an influx of visitors—some arriving after less-than-festive injuries caused by new toys. While most gifts under the tree are perfectly safe, doctors are particularly concerned about those that bounce, skip, fly, or jump.

Or perhaps your household has its own little Ralphie, like the iconic character from the beloved Warner Brothers classic, A Christmas Story. Ralphie, of course, dreamed of owning a Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle, but was famously warned by Santa and others...

When an eye is injured, you should seek medical care as soon as possible to prevent life changing vision loss. Dr. Craig McCabe, an eye doctor in Murfreesboro, highlighted some of the symptoms that come with eye injuries that require emergency care as soon as possible...

Eye problems that include vision loss that may not be associated with a known injury can also require speedy medical care...

In emergency situations, seek immediate medical attention for eye injuries to prevent further damage. For less urgent concerns, contact your local eye doctor to discuss the appropriate steps for you or your loved one. Prompt care can make all the difference in protecting your vision.

Dr. McCabe is with McCabe Vision Center in Murfreesboro. Hear our recent podcast HERE.