Homeowners who attempt DIY jobs around their property have been warned about the need to wear protective eyewear.According to the College of Optometrists, an estimated 30,000 eye injuries occur every year in the UK as the result of DIY accidents.These tasks could include installing a new kitchen sink or set of kitchen taps. The body stated that 89 per cent of people admit to forgoing using protective eyewear when carrying out potentially hazardous DIY tasks.In addition, nearly half of people (45 per cent) also admitted to not knowing much about DIY but having a go anyway.Dr Susan Blakeney, optometric adviser to the College of Optometrists, commented You only have one pair of eyes so its vital to protect them when undertaking certain DIY tasks.Generally the rule of thumb is that if there is a risk of any foreign bodies entering the eye, wearing protective eyewear is essential.