Have A Happy Halloween With Safety Tips And Tricks From UAB Experts

By Katherine Stephen

Parents want to know the best way to keep their kids and teenagers safe on Halloween as the ghoulish, yet fun, night approaches.

“There are many different safety issues to take into consideration, such as making sure children are not out late unsupervised,” said David Schwebel, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham psychologist, director of the UAB Youth Safety Lab and associate dean for Research in the Sciences. “It should be a fun time for families and friends, but safety is important, too. Parents need to take safety into consideration with many factors such as roads, pumpkin-carving and candy.”

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital’s Shilpa Register, O.D., Ph.D., says Halloween can be a time when eye safety is often overlooked.“Costume makeup has become trendy in recent years, but remember to test it on a small spot first to confirm there are no allergic reactions,” Register said. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends makeup rather than masks, which can block the child’s vision. Also, all too often we see patients who purchase decorative contact lenses at beauty shops or gas stations, which can result in eye injuries or even blindness.”

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