Woman Recalls Life-Changing Mishap on Fourth of July: ‘It Can Go Bad Really Quick'

Woman recalls life-changing mishap on Fourth of July: ‘It can go bad really quick'

NEWTON, Iowa -- An Iowa woman who lost vision in her right eye from a fireworks accident is sharing her story as a warning to others celebrating the Fourth of July.Lisa Dickerson's life changed dramatically five years ago when a bottle rocket misfired and struck her in the face."It can go bad really quick," Dickerson told CBS News' Jarred Hill.The mother of two was shooting bottle rockets with her family when one malfunctioned, causing others to…

Fireworks pose a very real risk to your eyesight - Radio Iowa

An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist at the Emplify Health by Gundersen Clinic in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially […]

Local doctor warns of hospital trips from fireworks injuries

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- You may be tempted to set off fireworks on Friday to celebrate America's birthday, but a local doctor is warning it could result in a trip to the hospital. Dr. William Fletchall, medical director of Carle Health Methodist, is urging families to take fireworks safety seriously as injuries continue to climb across the state. "It's pretty common. Remember that they are dangerous things. They're fun. They're great to look at, …

Dubuque's Finley Hospital warns of increased firework injuries

Finley Hospital's emergency room is urging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely this year.

'I'm an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July'

Emergency room visits spike on July 4th, with over 45,000 Americans seeking care due to fireworks injuries, alcohol incidents, grill burns, heat exhaustion and water accidents.

Fireworks Aren’t The Only Danger This Fourth. Doctors Say These Surprising Risks Are Rising.