PBS Master Carpenter Norm Abram receives EyeSmart™ Award

The American Academy of Ophthalmology presented its first EyeSmart™ Distinguished Service Award to Norm Abram, master carpenter of the PBS series This Old House and host of The New Yankee Workshop. The award honors Mr. Abram for his steadfast commitment to safety and the prevention of eye injuries.

An estimated 2.5 million eye injuries occur annually in the U.S, with 50,000 people suffering significant vision loss as a result. Half of these injuries happen in and around the home, in common places like the workshop, garden or garage. In an effort to combat the rate of household eye injuries, the Academy and the American Society of Ocular Trauma recommend that every household in America have at least one pair of ANSI-approved* protective eyewear to be worn when doing projects and activities at home to safeguard against eye injuries.

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[Haymakermaker]

OMG! Norm is wearing a suit. Didn't recognize him.

[nadiemequire]

Norms rocks!!

[dbennett4]

He promotes eye safety but wears reading glasses that lack side shields...

[mrfnk]

I always wear my eyes! you the man norm.

[TheLizardKing1967]

" NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORM "

[johnbevington]

I really like the show New Yankee workshop.

But this video would a good video for a spoof like they could have a trophy with a point on is and one of the people could get poked in the eye.

[tombuir]

...and don't forget to wear these- safety glasses!

[googlesbitch]

I agree with safety but it is not anyone business to nanny state us on how to take care of ourselves. KEEP YOUR FILTHY DIRTY FINGERS TO YOURSELVES WASHINGTON.

[fergaloleary]

to me , discovering norm was like dicovering jazz . improvising over a structure . norms de man

[sirhogin1]

Norm inspired me to build a workshop in my basement. It was great therapy then, and is to this day. Thank You Norm!!!!! your a great craftsman