Why is eye protection important for searchers?

Eye injuries are a listed hazard that first aid and prevention address.

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  1. Eyes cannot be injured outdoors
  2. Eye injuries only happen at night
  3. Eye injuries are a listed hazard that first aid and prevention address ✔

Why: Eye injuries are among the conditions searchers learn to prevent and treat.

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Keep an eye out for eye hazards.
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Answer: Eye injuries are a listed hazard that first aid and prevention address. Eye injuries are among the conditions searchers learn to prevent and treat.

  1. Scouting America: Search and Rescue www.scouting.org/merit-badges/search-and-rescue
    Eye injuries
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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