Keep your eyes safe this Halloween!
Posted by: Larson Eye Care in Eye Health, Eye Safety on October 1, 2019
Halloween is an exciting holiday for children and adults alike. Fun costumes, scary movies, deliciously spooky snacks… what’s not to love?
This Halloween, Larson Eye Care encourages our community to practice safe and healthy habits. Below, check out some of these eye safety tips for Halloween as recommended by the American Optometric Association!
- Bring a flashlight
If you’re trick-or-treating at night, don’t forget your flashlight! Dark pathways and uneven sidewalks don’t mix. Flashlights will also make children more visible to drivers.
- Don’t wear loose-fitting costumes
Costumes that drag on the ground may cause you (or the people surrounding you!) to trip. Make sure that scarves, ties, cloaks, and other draping materials are secured and far from the ground.
- Be careful with masks
Masks, eye patches, and hats should be worn with great care, since they can block vision. You should also make sure there aren’t any sharp points on these accessories.
- Avoid sharp or pointed props
Swords, wands, and other pointed props can cause
