Group provides Halloween eye-safety tips.

HealthDay (10/25, McKeever) reported that the advocacy group Prevent Blindness America "reminds everyone that a happy Halloween should be a safe one when it comes to your eyes." The group recommends that people "avoid costumes that could block vision," and use only "hypoallergenic or non-toxic make-up." Adults "should apply make-up to children," and remove it by with "cold cream or eye make-up remover, instead of soap." Trick-or-treaters should "avoid props or accessories with sharp edges or pointed ends, such as pitchforks, spears, knives, swords, or wands," and should wear "bright, reflective clothing," or decorate their "costumes and bags with reflective tape/patches." Finally, people should avoid "non-prescription contact lenses to change their eye color." In fact, "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."