Instruct the patient on the importance of safety goggles.5 Many eye injuries occur while at work due to failure to comply with wearing eye protection, resulting in a significant loss of working hours.5,9,10 Take the time that is necessary to explain the importance of wearing safety goggles if the injury occurred while at work, gardening, or participating in hobbies (e.g., woodworking, drilling, and auto repair). The prevention of ocular foreign bodies and rust rings is preferable to treating them.11