How to Keep Your Eyes (and Your Family) Safe this Halloween
Halloween night can be a great time for family fun and memory making. But, it’s important to know how to keep your children (and yourself) safe. Here are great eye tips to keep your Halloween safe and fun.
Check Your Night Vision Before Trick-or-Treating.
You may have heard that when trick-or-treating it’s best to wear something on your clothing that is reflective. This way others will see you, but will you see them?
Poor night vision can ruin fall festivities, fast! Make sure your night vision is just as clear as your daytime vision. If not, consider visiting your optometrist at your closest America’s Best to have your eyes checked. If you live in an area with lots of bright lights, or if other cars’ headlights cause you to see halos or experience distracting glare, ask about special lenses and anti-reflective coatings to help improve your night vision.
If you’re responsible for keeping your gang of trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween night, make sure your vision is clear and crisp so you can be on the lookout for cars, hazards, and other potential danger.
Beware of Scary Halloween Contacts!
Do you wear contact lenses? Trying to match your eyes to your costume this year? Beware! There’s something scarier than ghosts and zombies that happens every Halloween. That is: bad contact lenses!
Sure, they may look cool—lenses that they sell at the mall to white out your eyes or make you look like the living dead—but buying contact lenses from unlicensed sources, even if they don’t contain a prescription, can be extremely dangerous. Contacts are controlled medical devices, and even the costume type of lens shouldn’t be dispensed or purchased without an eye professional.
Halloween is also a time when teens may decide to share themed contact lenses. This is another serious no-no—one that could cost someone his or her vision. Never share contact lenses of any type, even if they’re just for dress up.
From all your friends at America’s Best: Have a safe and happy Halloween.
