- ALLERGY, RESPIRATORY
- Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
- Herbal Remedy Could Halt Peanut Allergy
- Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays
- ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
- Ginger Can Ease Nausea From Chemotherapy Treatments
- Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment
- Many Cancer Patients Turn to Complementary Medicine
- BONES & JOINTS
- Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
- Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers
- Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability
- CANCER
- Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs
- Smoking Exposure Now Linked to Colon, Breast Cancers
- HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate
- CAREGIVING
- Distance No Bar to Kidney Transplants in Remote Areas
- Tainted China Formula Caused High Rate of Kidney Stones in Kids
- Simpler Sleep Apnea Treatment Seems Effective, Affordable
- CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
- High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans
- Support Network May Play Role in Benefits of Drinking
- Obesity Linked to Heart Failure Risk
- COSMETIC
- Contact Lenses Boost Kids' Self-Image
- New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
- Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal
- DENTAL, ORAL
- Scientists Find Gene for Tooth Enamel
- Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
- Acid Drinks Blamed for Increase in Tooth Erosion
- DIABETES
- Coffee, Tea Might Stave Off Diabetes
- Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults' Diabetes Risk
- Laughter May Lower Heart Attack Risk in Diabetics
- DIET, NUTRITION
- Eat Light - Live Longer
- Eating Vegan or Raw-Vegan at Regular Restaurants
- Leafy Greens Top Risky Food List
- DISABILITIES
- Could Your Cell Phone Help Shield You From Alzheimer's?
- Review Finds Marijuana May Help MS Patients
- ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Accumulated Lead May Affect Older Women's Brains
- Topical Drugs May Pollute Waterways
- Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma
- EYE CARE, VISION
- Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable
- 'Blind' Man Navigates Obstacle Course Without Error
- Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
- FITNESS
- Walk Long, Slow and Often to Help the Heart
- Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say
- Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients
- GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS
- Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel
- Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes
- Soothing Imagery May Help Rid Some Kids of Stomach Pain
- GENERAL HEALTH
- A Honey of a Sinusitis Treatment
- U.S. Spends Billions On Alternative Medicine
- Common Social Groups and Race, Seem to Help People Relate
- HEAD & NECK
- Many Children Will Outgrow Headaches
- Zen May Thicken Brain, Thwart Pain
- Ski Helmets Encouraged for All
- HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY
- Using Light Therapy to Silence Harmful Brain Activity
- 'Comfort Dogs' Come to Emotional Rescue
- Subway Defibrillators Save Lives
- HEART & CARDIOVASCULAR
- Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly
- Most Fast-Food French Fries Cooked in Unhealthiest Oil
- Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy
- INFECTIOUS DISEASE
- Chinese 'Devil Dung' Plant Could Be a Swine Flu Fighter
- Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure
- Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
- KID'S HEALTH
- Meaningful Conversations Boost Kids' Language Skills
- Guard Kids' Eyes Against Long-Term Sun Damage
- Traffic Seems to Make Kids' Asthma Worse
- MEN'S HEALTH
- Sunlight May Help Protect Men From Kidney Cancer
- Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count
- Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men
- MENTAL HEALTH
- Reminiscing Helps Build Emotional Strength
- Worries About Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries
- Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
- PREGNANCY
- Sugary Colas Tied to Gestational Diabetes
- Heart Defects in Newborns Linked to Antidepressants
- Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman's Heart
- SENIORS
- Eating Well And Keeping Active As You Grow Old Will Help You Stay Sharp
- Many Cancer Survivors Don't Adopt Healthy Lifestyle
- Fitness Fades Fast After 45
Don't Lose Sight of Halloween Safety
By eHolistic.com Published: 10/25/2008
SATURDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Prevent Blindness America reminds everyone that a happy Halloween should be a safe one when it comes to your eyes.
"Halloween can be one of the most enjoyable times of the year, as long as we all remember that safety is the key to a wonderful holiday," President and CEO Hugh R. Parry said in a news release from the volunteer eye health and safety organization. "Everything from having an open flame in a jack-o-lantern to wearing a mask that distorts our vision can turn a festive evening into a terrible accident."
When it comes to protecting the eyes of trick-or-treaters and revelers, Prevent Blindness America offers these recommendations:
* Avoid costumes that could block vision such as some masks, wigs, hats or eye patches.
* Use hypoallergenic or non-toxic make-up. Only adults should apply make-up to children. To remove it, use cold cream or eye make-up remover instead of soap.
* Use false eyelashes according to the manufacturer's instructions on the package.
* Avoid props or accessories with sharp edges or pointed ends such as pitchforks, spears, knives, swords or wands.
* Never use non-prescription contact lenses to change their eye color or even give the illusion of cat's eyes. Without a prescription, these are illegal to purchase whether the lens are corrective or not. Improper use of contacts can lead to eye infections, corneal injuries and even vision loss.
* When trick-or-treating, always wear bright, reflective clothing or decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape/patches. Carry a bright flashlight to improve visibility.
More information
The Prevent Blindness America has more about contact lens safety.
-- Kevin McKeever
SOURCE: Prevent Blindness America, news release, Sept. 29, 2008
Last Updated: Oct. 25, 2008
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