From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July.

If you get too close to a firework or handle one improperly, you may experience one or multiple of the following, according ...

The Fourth of July is anything but celebratory in the Emergency Room. Every year, doctors amputate fingers and hands damaged ...

These are life-altering, life-changing injuries that people can sustain when a firework explodes in their hand," Voshage said ...

With the glasses, you give yourself a chance,” Dr. Rao Chundury said. His kids' non-profit, Eye on July, is giving away ...

An Omaha family is working to make sure the July 4th holiday is safe for everyone. The Chundurys are raising awareness of eye ...

Dr. Patrick Fowler with Elite Eye Care says even the smallest and simplest of fireworks can still pose a safety risk. “One ...

A Nebraska Med ophthalmologist and his family started the nonprofit 'Eye on July' after seeing too many people, especially ...

Fireworks are a central part of Independence Day celebrations, with families usually planning to cap off the holiday with the shooting sparks as they light up the night sky.

Know the law in your state—an MD reveals that fireworks set off at home are having serious permanent consequences.