FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HALLOWEEN SAFETY RELIES ON GOOD VISIBILITY
KELLER, TX 10/15/2008 — On Halloween, an assortment of
ballerinas, clowns, ghosts, and other goblins will have their eyes
on just one thing—candy. Roaming dimly lit neighborhoods is part of
the fun for children in pursuit of treats, but it can also be
dangerous.
“Trick-or-treaters and parents need to remember that on Halloween,
to be safe, you must be seen,”
said Dr.
Richard A. Driscoll from
Total Eye Care in Keller. “Studies
have shown that a child’s risk of injury or death as a result of
being hit by a car doubles around Halloween.”
Incorporate
these simple precautions into the evening’s festivities to ensure
Halloween safety:
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Dress children in light-colored costumes or adhere reflective tape to the costume’s fabric and accessories. Make sure children and adults are visible to passing cars.
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Eliminate masks from among the costume’s accessories. Masks can get in the way of clear vision and can increase the chances of tripping or running into objects.
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Hypoallergenic make-up is a safer alternative. Take care in keeping make-up away from the eyes.
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No trick-or-treater should go in search of treats alone. Children move through darkened neighborhoods more safely if accompanied by an adult.
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Approach only doorsteps that have a porch light lit. Similarly, if you plan to pass out treats, be sure to turn on your light.
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Pedestrians think they are more visible to drivers than they actually are, so remind trick-or-treaters to look both ways before crossing streets and to stay with the group.
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If cosmetic contact lenses are part of your costume, make sure you obtain them from your doctor of optometry to ensure that the lenses that fit your eyes properly, and to learn ways to care for them.
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Therapeutic Optometrist Dr. Rich Driscoll has been serving the eye care needs of Colleyville, Texas since 1995. His Colleyville office is located at 6114 Colleyville Blvd. Total Eye Care’s Keller office is located at 1834 Keller Parkway. More information can be found on The Eye Doc Blog or at totaleyecare.com
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CONTACT: DR. RICH DRISCOLL, TOTAL EYE CARE, 817.416.0333,
www.totaleyecare.com & Press @ totaleyecare.com
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