4 WAY TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FOR HALLOWEEN Now that spooky season is around the corner, it’s good to think ahead and keep your eyes focused on health and safety. Some of these might feel like common sense, but it never hurts to remind yourself of safe ways to enjoy Halloween. Don’t get caught in the dark! There can be some unseen obstacles amongst all the fun decorations that people set up around the neighborhood.
Every group should have at least a flashlight or two when going around the neighborhood after sundown. Also, take time to make sure your household decorations include plenty of lighting, especially near entryways. This way, trick-or-treaters can see where they are going and show off their costumes to the fullest! Choose costumes with safety in mind! Masks and special contact lenses can really add to a costume, but they can also affect your range of vision.
Some decorative contacts look awesome but actually get in the way of what you can see. If contact lenses are a must-have this year, please get them PRESCRIBED to you by an eye care provider. Even if contacts are not to correct your vision, they are considered a medical device, and using the wrong one can lead to some scary outcomes.
Use make-up and face paint near the eyes with caution! It might be wise to opt for make-up instead of a mask. Be sure to check that any make-up or face paint is labeled as safe for usearound the eyes. Remember that running around outside or at a party can cause make-up to run and get into the eyes.
To verify quality and that you won’t have a reaction to a product, test some on the inside of your wrist, which also has sensitive skin. Beware of the cool, but pointy accessories! Metal or hard plastic props can be more likely to cause injuries if not handled with care. Anyone can make a mistake and swing a pretend wand right into someone’s face.
