Protect Your Children’s Eyes This Halloween & All-Year Round! #tips
Protect Your Children’s Eyes All-Year Round!
Since both Dara and I wear glasses and we’ve worn them for a very long time, eye safety is something that is important to us. We made it a point to take the girls to the optometrist when they were very young and to make sure that their eyes are healthy.
We continue to take them every single year to get their eyes examined. Gabby wears glasses while Mimi doesn’t need them yet. Finding a Doctor of Optometry who is great with kids is a bonus and it makes them comfortable to keep going back every year.
Mimi was a bit scared going for the first time but, the doctor made her laugh and had animal shapes for her to pick out. Soon enough, she was over her fear and having a good time picking out shapes and animals for the doctor.
Yearly eye exams not only detect the need for eyeglasses but, it can help detect any other eye disease that you may not be aware of. All in all, it’s important to get checked–kid or adult!
Halloween is Right Around the Corner!
That means that our kids will be dressing up as their favorite superheroes or characters. Whether the costumes are heroic or spooky, you can bet that they can be either simple or pretty elaborate. That’s the fun of it all, right?
We always make it a point to make sure that both of the girls’ costumes are “eye-safe” while still achieving the “cool” factor they are going after. We avoid masks that obstruct their path of vision and we most definitely avoid the use of decorative cosmetic contact lenses, unless they have been properly fit by a doctor of optometry.
Get Dolled Up!
We are big on Halloween and the girls love that they are able to wear make-up when they dress-up! Whether we paint on wispy whiskers or Egyptian eyeliner–we make sure that it’s hypoallergenic. That way, it makes things easier; no one wants to deal with allergic reactions when there is fun to be had!
One of the most important things to remember is to practice the “Be Seen, be safe” rule on Halloween night. Your kids should don appropriate reflective clothing to ensure that they are visible to motorists and other people while out trick-o-treating.
So, protect your kids this Halloween and all-year round by getting their eyes checked by a Doctor of Optometry. I always say that it is better knowing since sometimes some diagnoses can be corrected!
As for Halloween, remember, be seen and be safe while you go out this year too!
Do you and your kids get your eyes tested regularly?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
Note: This post has been brought to you by Doctors of Optometry, but the images and opinions are my own. For more information, please visit http://www.doctorsofoptometry.ca.
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
They get checked every year in school and since both of mine are in glasses, they get yearly visits on top of what they do in the school.
That is awesome, us too!
We get our kid's eyes checked twice a year. Both my husband and I wear glasses so we're definitely concerned about their eyes.
The halloween makeup looked super cute!
Us too, we get them tested regularly.
It's so important to keep up with eye checkups for the kids. Their eyes can change so quickly, and you might not notice until their grades start dropping.
They do change very quickly.
My sister always takes her kids for regular eye checkups. My nephew needed glasses, but we didn't catch on until his teacher told us he was doing a lot of squinting in class.
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That is how I found out about myself too.
Bad eyesight runs in my family, so we make sure to get my daughters eyes checked regularly. Luckily she seems to be taking after my husband and does not need glasses yet.
We do too, my youngest does not need any yet.
Your girls costumes for halloween looked really cute. I agree with you getting eyes checked every year is very important to do.
Thanks so much!
I have terrible eyes so when I wear make up I always look for hypo-allegtic. I don't fool around when it comes to my eye. They are too important!
They are way too important!
Yes! My daughter and I both get our eyes tested every 6 months! It is so very important to take good care of your eyes!
Wow, that is awesome!
I love all those beautiful photos and costumes, they all look very adorable! I also check my daughter eyes regularly 🙂
That is awesome and thanks!
So cute! Our kids go once a year, the hubs and i both have glasses so we're sure it's inevitable.
Always a good idea to get them checked early!
my daughter wore glasses for a good few years but suddenly her eyes were ok, but we sure do keep on eye on them
That is amazing! They were corrected then!
My kids do get their eyes checked regularly. This is how we found my daughter needed glasses.
Always great to catch it early.
They look so adorable in their costumes, I love the make up too. I think it's important to have them checked, always. Especially now that we have too many gadgets around that could be the cause of their eye problems.
I agree! Always great to get them checked. Thanks for the kind words.
The Ontario government covers children's eye exams every 2 years until they reach 18. But I like to get them checked sooner if needed. I don't let my children wear masks for Halloween either. Their costumes look great.
Yes, we get them checked yearly. Masks are difficult for kids to wear and see safely. Thanks!
My kids get checked from birth. My husband has horrible eyes, and 2 of our kiddos had surgery on their eyes and wear glasses. It's so important to check eyes often!
It is incredibly important. I am glad they get them checked often.
Yep, we get them tested at least yearly, even though my husband and I don't wear glasses. I know that vision problems can seem like learning disorders and our insurance pays for an annual visit.
You are so right, often times it can be misdiagnosed.
These are great tips! There are lots of school breaks this time of year so there are plenty of opportunities to get everyone's eyes checked.
Great time to get them checked, that is for sure!
I've never taken my little one for an eye exam. I need to schedule one ASAP.
You definitely have to!
Our whole family has their eyes checked every year.
It is a great routine to have every year.
Your kids are beautiful and their costumes for Halloween looked amazing. As a family of six, all of whom wear glasses, I definitely agree that taking care of your kids eyes takes top priority and everyone needs to have regular exams to see if their vision has changed.
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Thank-you very much! Yes, I agree, it is very important!
You know, I have been thinking of taking my Little Miss to check her eyes. I feel like she is squinting sometimes.
It is always good to check them out. Even if they are really young, the doctors use recognizable shapes!
The girls are absolutely adorable!!!! And nice article reminding to be safe while out trick or treating!
Thanks so much, I appreciate your kind words.
Oh my gosh that is the cutest little tiger I have ever seen in my life.
Aww, thanks so much!
My daughter hasnt been to an eye doctor yet… I guess I was never sure when she needed to go. That's a good rule though for anything with your children.
Yes, we started young. It is always a good idea to see if there is anything wrong.
We always make sure to get tested on time for the kids. I am sad to say that I try to extend the life of my contacts because vision is so expensive to carry.
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That is great, it is so important.
I never even thought about making sure costume makeup is eye safe- this is a great reminder! I have awful eyesight and I do whatever I can to help preserve it!
Yes, I say better safe than sorry.
Eyecare is always very important. You guys looks super cool in your Halloween costumes.
Thanks so much!
My kids get their eyes tested more than I do. They get a yearly exam and new glasses through their insurance.
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That is awesome! Us too.
They are both so cute in their costumes! I have been needing to schedule an appointment to get my children's' eyes check out!
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What better time than now? 😉
They looks cute in their costumes. and yes getting an eye check up every year is really important
Thanks so much! It is very important indeed.
It is important to ensure that they have healthy eyesight. totally love those costumes!
You are right, very important! Thanks!
A regular once a year check up is a must. Your kids are adorable. I lovetheir costumes.
It is very important! Thanks so much.
These are great tips. I haven't brought the twins for eye check up, yet. I will after reading this.
That is great! 🙂
It's important to keep an EYE on eye health! You don't want your kids needlessly struggling!
So very true!
Great reminder! AND what awesome costumes! Looks like they were ready for the candy battle!
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Thanks so much! They sure had a great time.
I remember when my son showed decreased interest in school. I thought he was being bullied or something, only to find out that all he needed where prescription glasses. Thanks for these wise tips about taking care of our eyes and the be seen be safe tip for our kids.
Awww, I am glad that you found out why. My pleasure!
This actually reminds me that i need to get my own eyes checked! I'm much better about taking care of my children 😉
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I agree, we parents usually are! 🙂
Hope you go soon!
I've not taken the kids for eye exams as of yet. My oldest is probably due for one soon. I will wait for the 3 year old to get a little older.
She is absolutely stunning. I love her glasses picture! We always make sure to get our eyes tested.
I take my kids to the eye doctor every year for their checkup. I go myself and so does my husband. We make it a family trip.
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Yes, the kids and I get our eyes tested every year. It is so important to keep on top of eye health.
Such a great reminder to be on top of our kids health. I am so thankful so far my son doesn't need glasses like me.
I get my eyes checked every year, this reminds me that I need to schedule my appointment though because I think it's time again!! I wear glasses most days because contacts bother me.
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The little tiger is such a cutie. I like the Egyptian dress that the little girl wore too. The kids here haven't been to the doctor so this is a reminder to myself too.
Both the hubs and I had our eyes checked just recently, but our son haven't had his eyes checked yet. We will look into it.
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Thanks for sharing such great information about proper I care. I feel as though it is something that most people don’t think about and definitely don’t take serious enough. I had eye surgery and went two days without eyesight and it was the longest two days of my life!
It indeed is so important to have the kids get eye exams as well as the adults yearly. I love all our the costumes they look adorable.
You have beautiful kids! My son is now wearing eyeglasses just like me. He is only 8.
These Halloween contacts always scare me. My teenager begged and begged last year, so we took her to her eye doctor to get good quality lenses.
My eyes are terrible and both my parents wear glasses. So I know for sure that bad eyesight will get passed down the generations. Amd you never know. It happens so fast. I never need glasses until I was ten. Now I'm so blind without them Kat I http://www.beautifullytravelled.com
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I have the worst eyes ever so I’m always having my daughters eyes checked! Hopefully she doesn’t have the same eyes as me lol
We're pretty diligent on eye care around here. Bad eyesight runs in the family so we want to be prepared!
Yes my kiddos get their exams once a year. It's definitely important for them to have done.
Great post! I really need to get my eyes tested and have for a little while! Hopefully I can get this done before the end of the year!
You have a beautiful family! My 3 year old hasn't had her eyes tested yet, but my son and I both get ours tested regularly. We also have to wear glasses because of poor vision.
My son just got glasses. The frame already broke and I didn't pay extra to get the warranty, oy!!
We test our eyes every year. Since my hubby and I work on the computer a lot, we have two different glasses. One for driving and one for the computer.
Thanks for posting this, I have to make an appointment for my son soon to get his eyes checked.
I wear glasses – but mostly contacts. Glasses bother my eyes when I wear them too long, go figure. My kids get checked every year.
I always took my kids for regular checkups it is so very important.
Eye care is so important you cant get back what you lose.
Love their costumes,eye care is so impostant
It really is!
Hope you are ready for another year of Halloween…where does the time go?
I know right! Time flew by!