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Technology Improvements for Bifocal and Multi-focal Contacts

April 8, 2022

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Are you tired of always switching glasses or searching for reading glasses? Do you need to wear bifocals to see both near and far? Some people find they struggle to read newspapers, books or menus and must hold them further away to be able to see the print better. If that is the case, it may be time to look at bi-focal contacts again. Great for people with active lifestyles who do not want to be chained to their reading glasses. After age 40, it is typical to lose your ability to focus on objects up close. Tasks such as painting fine details or sewing may cause you to squint or hold the object at arm’s length.

The main vision disorder that multifocal and bifocal lenses are used for is presbyopia – a condition that happens as we age which affects our ability to focus on objects that are close. For instance, if tasks such as threading a needle or reading your favorite book have become nearly impossible without the help of reading glasses, then you are probably suffering from this condition. The doctors at Bissell Eye Care can give a proper diagnosis as well as help you find the best treatment options.

Monovision involves using single-vision lenses to put your near prescription on one eye and your distance prescription on the other. Modified monovision uses a single-vision lens on one eye and a multifocal lens on the other.

Bifocal contact lenses have been around for many years, but until recently they weren’t very popular. Older bifocal designs didn’t satisfy many people, leading to frustration among wearers and prescribers alike. Today, new technology has produced more successful designs, as well as a greater variety of designs. If one design doesn’t work for you, another might.

Bifocal and multifocal lenses come in both soft and rigid gas permeable materials. They also come in a hybrid form. This means that the contacts have the option to be used and disposed of at set times.

How Bifocal Contact Lenses Work

Bifocal contact lenses have two different prescriptions in the same lens. They are similar to bifocal glasses where the top half is used for seeing far while the bottom is used for seeing close. A segmented bifocal, and sometimes also referred to as an alternating or translating bifocal places the near vision prescription in the lower part of the lens, and the normal, distance prescription is in the rest of the lens.

Multifocal Contact Lenses Differ from Bifocal Contacts

Multifocal contacts have a range of powers in each lens and are designed two different ways.

Simultaneous Vision. This option is set up so your eye looks through both near and far at the same time. Your brain adapts and allows focus on either the near or far prescription depending on the distance of the object.
Alternating Vision. In the alternation set up more like a bifocal glasses design. It allows your pupil to move up or down as necessary to get the proper focus.

People who once thought they could never benefit from contact lenses now have a second chance. Remember that as you begin to rely on reading glasses for tasks of everyday living, that there are alternatives to the standard bifocal glasses. Technology continually finds new ways of improving vision now and may be the time to take a second look at contact lenses.

About Bissell Eye Care: John D. Bissell, OD owns and operates Bissell Eye Care servicing Northern Pittsburgh and Alle-Kiski Valley regions. With two locations to treat patients, we offer evening and Saturday appointments. Bissell Eye Care provides comprehensive eye examinations for the entire family beginning as early as 6 months, ocular disease detection and treatment, eyeglasses, sunglasses, activewear, contact lenses, and low vision examinations for those with significant vision loss. We accept most types of vision and health insurance plans. For more information, visit bisselleyecare.com or call our Bakerstown Office at 724-443-6767 or Natrona Heights office at 724-226-0444.

Tips For Choosing The Right Eyeglass Frames

March 20, 2022

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Spring is a great time to update your eyeglass frames and Bissell Eye Care has a wide selection of designer eyewear for you to choose from. You don’t need to be a fashion expert to find eyeglass frames that look great on you but face shape, skin tone and lifestyle all play a role in selecting the best option for you.

WHAT SHAPE ARE YOU?

Your face shape will help determine which eyeglass styles will look best on you.

Start by pulling your hair away from your face and closely observing the overall shape and contours of your face and head.

Here are the basic shapes:

Oval

Balanced features and proportions make for an oval-shaped face. To keep this balance in check, you’ll want to choose eyeglass frames that are as wide as (or wider than) the broadest part of your face. Look for walnut-shaped rims that are neither too deep nor too narrow.

Frames to Avoid: Eyeglasses that are overly large and cover up more than half of your face will throw off the natural balance and symmetry of the oval face.

Heart-shaped

If you divide the face into thirds, with the top third being widest and the bottom narrowest, that’s a heart-shaped face. Reduce the apparent width at the top of the face with frames that are wider at the bottom. Thin, light-colored and rimless frames are good choices.

Frames to Avoid: Steer clear of any style or color of frames that draws attention to the forehead. This includes frames with decorative temples or embellished tops.

Oblong

A face that’s longer than it is wide with a long, straight cheek line is considered oblong. Go for frames that have more depth than width or those with decorative temples to shorten the face and add width.

Frames to Avoid: Especially narrow frames, or frames without a lot of depth, as these can elongate the shape of your face even more. You also want to stay away from oversized glasses or very round ones, as these can take away from the face’s natural symmetry.

Square

Square faces have a square jaw and broad forehead, with width and length being of equal size. To soften the angular look of squarish faces, pick narrow frames.

Frames to Avoid: Angular and boxy eyeglass frames will sharpen and draw attention to your angular features, making a square face appear bulky.

Diamond

Narrow at the forehead and jawline, diamond faces feature broad, high, and dramatic cheekbones. This is the rarest and often most prized face shape. Frames that have distinctive brow lines will highlight the eyes and soften the cheekbones. Also try oval or cat-eye shaped glasses.

Frames to Avoid: Boxy and narrow frames will accentuate the width of your cheeks, drawing attention to your narrow features rather than enhancing them.

Round

Curved lines with the width and length in the same proportions and no angles make for a round face. You’ll want a thinner and longer appearance, so try angular narrow eyeglass frames to lengthen the face and rectangular frames that are wider than they are deep.

Frames to Avoid: Rimless frames, round frames and small frames will accentuate the roundness, making your round face look even rounder.

Base-down triangle

The base-down triangle shape features a narrow forehead that widens at the cheek and chin areas. Add width and emphasize the narrow upper third of the face with frames that are heavily accented at the brow. Cat-eye-shaped frames are also ideal.

Frames to Avoid: Stay away from frames that have a lighter upper rim, or darker lower rim because these attributes accentuate the wider lower portion of the face and will bring attention to the widest lower jawline making base down triangular shaped faces even more wide in the lower portion of the face and jawline

SKIN TONE MATTERS.

Just as the shape of your face helps determine which frames look best, so does your skin tone. More important than hair color and more decisive than eye color, skin tone sets the tone for high fashion frames. Select a shade closest to your skin tone:

Are you warm-toned? Colors well-suited to warm skin tones include dark red, honey, olive, and coral shades.

Are you cool-toned? Colors that complement the cooler skin include blue-based reds, blues, greens, pinks, purples, blue-greens, and magentas.

Are you neutral-toned? If your skin is neutral-toned, you can pull off essentially any color.

There are eyeglass frames for every way of life! Think about the activities you will do while wearing your eyeglasses. Bissell Eye Care carries a wide selection of stylish frames that can accessorize your business savvy with sensible style or durability for those with an active lifestyle.

Spring fashions are in and the staff at Bissell Eye Care are great at helping you choose the frames that look best on you. Stop in and check them out!

Pre-School Registration & Eye Exams

March 20, 2022

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When should you schedule your child’s first eye exam? Spring brings about registration for a new pre-school year and as you make your choice on where you want your child to go to school, you should also make a choice to have their eyes examined prior to starting school. Experts say 5 -10 % of preschoolers and 25 % of school-aged children have vision problems.

Every experience a preschooler has is an opportunity for growth and development. Children use their vision to guide other learning experiences. From ages 2 to 5, your child will be fine-tuning the visual abilities gained during infancy and developing new ones.

At preschool, children will depend on their vision to learn tasks that will prepare them for school. Visually-guided eye-hand-body coordination, fine motor skills and visual perceptual abilities will be developed to enable your child to learn to read and write.

VISION SCREENING AND AN EYE EXAMINATION ARE NOT THE SAME

It is important to know that a vision screening by a child’s pediatrician or at his or her preschool is not the same as a comprehensive eye and vision examination by a doctor of optometry. Vision screenings are a limited process and can’t be used to diagnose an eye or vision problem, but rather may indicate a potential need for further evaluation. These screenings may lull parents into a false sense of security and may miss as many as 60% of children with vision problems. Even if a vision screening does not identify a possible vision problem, a child may still have one.

Early identification of a child’s vision problem is crucial because, if left untreated, some childhood vision problems can cause permanent vision loss. Children then should have additional eye exams at age 3, and just before they enter the first grade — at about age 5 or 6.”

The AOA estimates one in four school-aged kids have undetected vision problems that critically impact their visual perceptual skills:

RECOGNITION — knowing the difference between letters like ‘b’ and ‘d’
COMPREHENSION — ‘picturing’ what’s happening in a story they’re reading
RETENTION – remembering and recalling details about what they’ve just read

Here are some tips for eye exams for young children.

Schedule the appointment during a time when your child is alert and happy taking into account napping and eating times
A case history will be conducted to determine birth history, birth weight, medical issues, and any allergies
Be sure to note any delayed motor development, failure to maintain eye contact, poor eye tracking, frequent eye rubbing or blinking

Making a child comfortable with puppets and the use of our “Special Lights” allow us to have fun with children as we look for the following things:

How the eye tracks and turns
High Refractive Error – meaning significant far or nearsightedness
Overall Eye Health

With just a little patience and a quick response time, a 2-year-old’s eye exam can go as smoothly as an adult eye exam. For young children who can’t read letters yet, no worries, we use shapes and colors. No matter what age, regular eye exams are important. If you have concerns about your child’s vision, tracking ability, or overall eye health, give our offices a call at 724-443-6767 or 724-226-0444.

Comprehensive Eye Assessment of Ocular Health

February 14, 2022

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As technology continues to improve, we are better able to look at the human eye with the Optovue OCT machine. OCT Angiography (OCTA) is a quick non-invasive piece of equipment that performs a test, allowing your eye doctor to see retinal vessels during your annual eye exam. OCTA is the only non-invasive way to visualize the vascular structure of your retina.

During this test, the structure of your eyes are examined— from the front, or anterior segment, to the back, or retina. OCT is used to aid in diagnosing disease and managing your ocular health. These metrics along with a high-resolution image and symmetry analysis help to determine if you are displaying the early signs of retinal disease or glaucoma.

The machine allows us to look at the eye in a similar manner as an MRI utilizing an array of light rays. It takes a piece-by-piece view of the eye. Our optometrists then look at this imagery and can determine the health of your eyes, or if there are any concerns that need to be further addressed. With an OCT, doctors can see a cross-section or 3D image of the retina and detect the early onset of a variety of eye conditions and eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy (the top three diseases known to cause blindness).

By comparing the thickness of the layers measured by the OCT scan against the normal thickness of healthy retinal layers, eye doctors can determine which retinal disease or eye condition exists in the eye, even before the patient is aware of any problems.

So, what does this mean for you, the patient? These scans can detect early vascular changes in diabetic patients and early signs of glaucoma. We cannot stress the importance of early detection of eye diseases enough. Early detection can help to prevent further loss of vision. As we have talked about before, you can lose a significant amount of your vision without you noticing.

Bissell Eye Care continues to invest in the most up-to-date technology and equipment to best serve our patients. By using this technology, we can better facilitate the diagnosis and management of eye diseases, many of which may lead to permanent blindness.

Macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD)- is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field. Diagnosis in Opthalmology.

Low Vision Awareness

February 11, 2022

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February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. AMD is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans age 60 years and older and affects 1.6 million Americans. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the rates of AMD are expected to reach “epidemic proportions”. AMD is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for straight-ahead activities and tasks such as reading and driving. The disease affects the macula; the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail.

The most common causes of low vision in the USA are macular degeneration, followed by glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. For those with low vision, the quality of their vision interferes with their ability to perform everyday activities. Tasks such as reading the mail or a book are challenging. Other obstacles include activities such as shopping, cooking, writing, driving and even the ability to enjoy a movie or television. Besides those difficulties, low vision results in anxiety and frustration when people lose their vision as well as visual independence.

What are the risk factors?

Age: Affects more than 2 million Americans over 50 years old. The prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the USA is around 6% when 65 and almost 20% when 75 years old.
Genetics: Family history (many genes being studied)
Smoking: Increases your risk for progression
Other eye conditions: hyperopia and light-colored iris
Systemic diseases associated: hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular disease
Gender: women are more likely to be affected than men
Race: Caucasian
UV light: no significant proven risk but caution and sunglasses advised.

Low Vision care is a unique method of care because it considers your personal life and favorite activities, not only the extent of your visual difficulties. Low Vision specialists work closely with each patient to determine the best visual aids and devices to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Bissell is a low vision specialist and has undergone extensive training at the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS). People with low vision have a diminished ability to engage in their daily tasks, whether around the house or elsewhere. The goal in treating patients with low vision is to help them remain independent and do the things they love and enjoy through the use of customized vision aids and devices.

Various types of advanced technology include microscope and telescope lenses that improve upon the individual’s prescription lenses and magnify them far beyond the capability of standard lenses. These can be used in combination with other technologies to expand a patient’s environment for those living with low vision caused by eye diseases.

Dr. Bissell states, “It is one of the most rewarding experiences to watch someone regain the ability to read a book, watch TV or walk safely down a sidewalk without fear of injury.” Low Vision appointments last longer than regular appointments due to the additional time needed to test various telescopic prescription lenses. The glasses are not covered by insurance with costs starting at $500. But it’s a small price to pay for independence.

Live life to the fullest. To learn more about low vision services, call our office at 724-443-6767 or 724-226-0444.

Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 17, 2022

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. In the United States, Glaucoma is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness. While it is commonly believed that only diabetics can suffer from glaucoma, anyone is susceptible to this condition. Because glaucoma has no early symptoms, it is important to continually monitor your eyes and have an annual comprehensive eye exam to ensure continued eye health. This Glaucoma Awareness Month, make sure you are caring for your vision and know what signs to look for!

Glaucoma – “Thief of Sight”

Glaucoma is a group of conditions damaging your eye’s optic nerve, usually when fluid builds in the front of your eye. Increased pressure due to this fluid damages the optic nerve, leaving you susceptible to eventual vision loss. As optic nerve fibers die, you will develop blind spots in your vision. Once all fibers die, you will become blind.

This condition remains the leading cause of blindness in people over 60, but can be prevented with vigilance and early treatment. Unfortunately, any damage done by glaucoma is irreversible, so it is extremely important to be aware of your risk level as open-angle glaucoma is hereditary.

No Symptoms

Glaucoma can be additionally tricky to prevent and treat because of the lack of early symptoms. In fact, it is believed that half the people who have glaucoma do not know. While anyone can potentially develop this condition, some demographics are at higher risk. These groups include:

Diabetics and those with high blood pressure.
Everyone over the age of 60, particularly Hispanics.
African Americans over the age of 40.
People with a family history of glaucoma.
Users of long-term steroid medication.
People who have had an eye injury.

If you are included in any of these groups, we recommend additional vigilance. One of the only symptoms of glaucoma is higher than normal eye pressure. If you begin noticing increased pressure in your eyes, schedule an exam with one of the doctors at Bissell Eye Care. While there is currently no cure for glaucoma, early intervention can often stop the damage in its tracks. Our doctors can help you determine if you are showing signs of glaucoma and determine treatments to help you protect your eyes.

Annual Exams

Glaucoma is a serious condition and early treatment is essential to preserve your vision and your general eye health. To ensure proper eye health and potentially prevent glaucoma, you should always schedule annual eye exams. The only way to determine if you are suffering from glaucoma is to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam, often done during your regular annual exam. Call Bissell Eye Care at 724-443-6767 or 724-226-0444 to schedule your annual exam and take full advantage of Glaucoma Awareness Month!

The Dangers of Dry Eyes

January 14, 2022

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When it comes to our vision, dry eyes may not seem like something we need to worry much about. However, the reality is that dry eyes can pose damage on our vision. Despite being very common, not everyone knows how to prevent or the most effective treatment of dry eyes.

Dry eye is classified as when a person does not have enough tears to properly lubricate and nourish their eyes. Quality tears are essential to maintaining the health of the front of the eye, as well as for maintaining clear vision. Symptoms of dry eyes commonly include but are not limited to, redness, stringy mucus near the eye, blurry visions, and stinging, scratching, or burning sensations.

Cold Weather

This January is shaping up to be a cold one! As we begin to see a drop in temperatures and forecasts of snow are on the rise, it is important to consider the effect this weather can have on your eyes. While many factors can lead to dry eyes, cold weather is a common one especially during this time of year.

Environmental factors such as lower indoor humidity and high winds, commonly associated with winter weather, can easily contribute to dry eyes as they contribute to tear evaporation. To protect yourself from developing worsening symptoms, you can implement the use of artificial tears, eye ointments, humidifiers, and warm compresses to help your eyes produce quality tears and remain properly lubricated.

Sign of Aging

In addition to cold weather, dry eyes can also naturally be caused by the aging process. In fact, most adults over the age of 65 experience some symptoms of dry eyes. Studies have also shown that the risk for dry eye increases every five years after the age of 50 in both women and men, though women are thought to have a generally higher susceptibility.

As we grow older, the lacrimal gland in our eyes naturally produces a lower number of tears necessary to maintain proper eye lubrication. While growing older is unavoidable, dry eyes do not have to be. To offset the effect of this and other factors for dry eye caused by the aging process, you may consider using over-the-counter treatments like eye drops, drinking at least 8 cups of water a day, using a humidifier in your home, and reducing screen time.

Computer Strain

Consistent computer use has also been shown to commonly cause eye strain, irritation, burning sensations, and eye dryness. It is common for computer users to have a decreased blink rate, which can contribute to dry eyes by way of an improper level of lubrication. For contact lens wearers, this is found to be even higher.

Because computer use is increasingly an unavoidable part of our society, it is essential to make sure you are properly caring for your eyes and compensating for any strain or dryness looking at a screen may cause. Patients should consider the use of lubricating eye drops (those designed for use for contact lens wearers) to improve and reduce dryness and irritation. You should also try to take frequent breaks from using your computer and maintain a fair distance between yourself and the screen.

If you believe you are suffering from dry eyes, the condition can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam. The doctors at Bissell Eye Care may also choose to evaluate the quantity and quality of the tears your eyes are producing to check for any abnormalities. External examination of the eye and a review of your patient history may also help your doctor determine if you are suffering from dry eyes and how to proceed with treatment.

Do You Know Your FSA Balance?

November 18, 2021

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It’s that time of year. Have you checked the balance in your Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)? This pretax medical deduction can help you to spend less on your health care while experiencing the maximum tax benefit. There is a catch – you must use monies within the current calendar year to reap the rewards. By spending all of the money in your account before the year-end deadline, you ensure you are getting the most benefit from your hard-earned dollars.

FSA’s allow you to set money aside pre-tax from each paycheck to contribute to your yearly medical expenses. The entirety of that account is available for you to use at any time for medical care, including dental and vision. However, as these accounts are annual, which means that you must use these funds prior to the start of the next calendar year.

What does this mean?

Because your FSA account funds typically do not roll over for the next calendar year, unlike health savings accounts or HSA’s, now is a good time to check that balance. If you still have a balance left in your account, consider scheduling an eye exam before you lose those funds.

What is eligible for FSA funds?

FSA funds can be applied to eye exams and some procedures, but they can also be eligible for use for:

Prescription eyeglasses
Prescription sunglasses
Reading glasses
Contact lenses and contact lens care

While FSA funds can generally be applied to all these different forms of eye care, some exceptions do exist. For example, while all corrective contact lenses are eligible, the eligibility of lens cases, solutions, and contact lens-specific eye drops depend on the product itself. Some brands may also have different eligibilities, which you should discuss with your prescriber and provider prior to purchase.

Other than reading glasses, FSA’s do not cover non-prescription eyewear, or non-prescription color contact lenses. However, FSA does cover eye exam co-pays and often partially covers some eye procedures such as LASIK, which is deemed medically necessary. This can be especially helpful for those at higher risk for eye conditions, such as those with diabetes.

If you are unable to purchase necessary eye care supplies such as contact lenses in person, it is also good to know that FSA can also be used online, by entering in the card numbers as you would with any spending card. If you do not currently have a spending card associated with your FSA, you may also be able to send a copy of your eye care receipt to your provider for FSA reimbursement. To get the most out of your FSA funds, check your balance today and discuss any needed exams or eyewear with Bissell Eye Care!

National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 15, 2021

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. For the over 10% of the United States population with diabetes, this month serves as a reminder to take care of your health. In particular for diabetics, regular eye exams are essential to maintaining your eyesight.

Because obesity is running ramped, being overweight and often not eating properly has led to an increasing diagnosis of diabetes among young and old alike. According to the American Federation for the Blind, approximately 33% of Americans with Diabetes are unaware they have the disease.

Importance of Eye Exams

Eye care is important for everyone, but for diabetics, vigilance is especially important. If you do have diabetes, the National Institutes of Health recommends annual comprehensive dilated eye exams. While caring for your diabetes in other ways, such as monitoring your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure are essential, so too is caring for your eyes.

Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults. Diabetes impacts the eyes when blood glucose and blood sugar rise to dangerous levels, causing changes in the eye fluid levels, swelling of tissues, and blurry vision. When these levels stay elevated for longer periods of time, the result can be permanent eye damage. While this is common among diabetics, it also happens in those who are prediabetic.

Your eye care team at Bissell Eye Care can help you stay healthy and protect your vision. Because certain conditions can be hard to detect until more serious stages, it is important to have regular eye exams. Seeing your eye doctor regularly can allow them to take note of any changes in your vision.

What Comprehensive Eye Exams Can Uncover?

Comprehensive eye exams can uncover serious conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. During these exams, a patient’s eyes are dilated to widen your pupil. This allows the doctors at Bissell eye care to examine your retina more closely. Bissell Eye Care also offers 3-D optic nerve and retinal imaging, which can also help uncover potential unknown eye conditions that would benefit from immediate treatment.

Diabetic retinopathy usually has no symptoms until vision loss occurs, but annual dilated eye exams can identify signs of it. In fact, about 90% of diabetes-related blindness is preventable through early detection, timely treatment and appropriate follow-up care. With all this to consider, do yourself a favor this November and schedule an eye exam at Bissell Eye Care if you’ve not already done so.

Seeing Clearly on Halloween: Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe

October 20, 2021

by bissell Articles Blog

With Halloween on the horizon, many parents may be concerned about their children’s safety and all that candy. But it is also important to remember to continue to take care of your eyes at this time of year!

Masks and Costumes

While costumes are fun, they can also present some potential problems. In particular, it is important to consider if you and your children can see clearly through a costume mask. Eye injuries due to costume masks are common this time of year, as masks often obscure our peripheral vision. Instead of tripping in the dark during trick-or-treat, consider choosing a mask with wider eyeholes or even widening them yourself at home with a pair of scissors to ensure the mask-wearer can properly see.

When choosing a costume look for any sharp edges on the costume itself. If costumes come with sharp accessories such as plastic swords, consider getting a soft version that will reduce the risk of injury, or forgoing the accessory altogether.

Avoid Trip Hazards

Trick-or-treat often takes place as the sun is setting or when it is already dark. The lack of sunlight combined with vision-restrictors like costume masks make Halloween a prime situation for tripping. In addition to widening eyeholes if wearing a mask, you should also consider the use of reflective strips or glow stick jewelry to help being seen by others as you walk around your neighborhood.

The Danger of Decorative Contact Lenses

Another serious eye hazard associated with Halloween is decorative contact lenses, such as cat eyes or specially colored contact lenses. You should only buy FDA-cleared or approved contacts from a trusted vendor or obtain a prescription from your eye doctor. If not used correctly, you risk suffering from allergic reactions, decreased vision, infection, scratches to your cornea, or perhaps blindness.

If you do decide to use decorative contact lenses this Halloween, the FDA recommends you follow these guidelines:

Get an eye exam from a licensed eye doctor to ensure the lenses fit properly.
Obtain a prescription for your decorative lenses from your eye doctor.
Follow the care instructions for wearing, cleaning, and disinfecting your lenses.
Seek medical attention immediately and remove contact lenses if your eyes are red or if you experience persistent pain or discharge.
Do not share your contact lenses with anyone else.
Do not buy any lenses without a prescription.

Halloween should be a fun day for all ages. By planning ahead and taking these safety factors into consideration, you can ensure a fun, candy-filled night!

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