“SEE AND BE SEEN” THIS HALLOWEEN

Many children (and adults) look forward to dressing up as their favorite character or superhero on Halloween. Choosing from the thousands of costumes out there can make for a giant headache before you even eat a piece of candy!

Keep your little Trick-or-Treaters safe on this spooky candy-filled evening by following some very simple tips!

Dress children in light-colored costumes or adhere reflective tape to the costume’s fabric and accessories.
Avoid costumes with masks or eye patches that block vision. If your child insists on being Spiderman and you are not a Hollywood make-up artist, make the holes for the eyes bigger to ensure they can see the webs they are spinning!
Carry a bright flashlight to improve visibility and allow others to see you. Even better, go trick or treating in daylight!
Hypoallergenic make-up is a safer alternative. Take care in keeping make-up away from the eyes and be careful when removing it at the end of the evening.
Leave home the wands, swords, spears and other pointed props that might harm other children’s eyes.
Only approach doorsteps that have a porch light lit.
If cosmetic contact lenses are part of your costume, make sure you obtain them from your optometrist to ensure that the lenses fit your eyes properly. DO NOT SHARE CONTACT LENSES!!!

Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating include:

“Trunk or Treat”
Community Festivals
Local Malls

*Check dates of these events – some may be done on the weekend prior to Halloween!

REMEMBER:

If you plan on passing out treats, be sure to turn on your porch or other outdoor light!

Kelly Eye Center