Halloween is a little over a week away, and while candy and costume planning may be everyone’s first priority, we should all keep in mind some important Halloween safety tips! Check out our tips for Halloween safety:

• Always choose flame resistant costumes and accessories. This can be confirmed by looking at the tag on the costume.

 

• Be sure that any accessories your child carries (swords, canes, sticks, wands, etc.) are not too long or too sharp.

 

• Ensure your child’s shoes fit well and their costumes are not too long, to prevent tripping.

 

• Add reflective tape to dark costumes.

 

• Pay close attention when walking past driveways and through intersections.

 

• Masks can limit eyesight, so consider using non-toxic makeup or a hat to achieve the same look as wearing a mask.

 

• Carry flashlights with fresh batteries (glow sticks are fun, too).

 

• Teach your child the best contact phone number for a parent or friend and that they know their home address, in case they get lost.

 

• Halloween is a great time to refresh your children on the concept of strangers. Be sure your child knows not to talk to anyone they don’t know. (And definitely doesn’t enter anyone’s home.)

 

• Remind your child to not eat any candy before an adult checks it.

 

• Don’t let your child trick-or-treat alone. Be sure that if they don’t go with you, they are going with another trusted adult.

 

Safety is a priority at Eye LASIK Midland, from Halloween to LASIK procedures. For all your LASIK questions, or to find out if you qualify, contact us!

Wishing you a safe & happy Halloween from Eye LASIK Midland!