New PA Firework Laws Brings Safety Concerns Over Holiday

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HARRISBURG (AP) – With higher-powered fireworks now more widely available in Pennsylvania, eye doctors say they’re concerned about a higher frequency of accidents over the New Year’s Day holiday.
Dr. Melissa Sieber, chief resident of ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, said Friday the devices can cause permanent vision loss in both eyes after exploding in someone’s face.
Sieber says it can take years of surgery to regain