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Doctors of optometry offer tips for safe trick-or-treating
(Reported by AOA on Oct 19)
- Trick-or-treat during day for proper lighting and better navigation of sidewalks.
- If trick-or-treating at night, bring a flashlight so paths are clearly lit.
Flashlights also make children more visible to drivers.
- Ensure that costumes are bright by adorning them with reflective tape for
increased visibility by drivers.
- Avoid Tripping hazzards by wearing costumes that fit properly and do not drag on
the ground.
- Secure any hats, scarves or ties so vision is not hindered and remember that masks
can create blind spots.
- Be careful with pointed or sharp props, such as swords or wands.
- Be careful when using decorative contact lenses, which are medical
devices that can cause vision loss if not used safely. See your optometrist who can
evaluate and fit contacts if part of your costume.
- Use makeup with care. Use hypoallergenic makeup and avoid the eyes. - Have
wipes handy should the makeup begin to run or melt.
Webinar: Protect your practice with HIPAA compliant social media (Register Here)
What: Social Media and HIPAA Compliance: Protecting Your Practice in the Digital Age
When: 2 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 8
AOAExcel’s HIPAA compliance partner will outline how you can protect your practice by managing how your employees use social media. Get concrete examples of how to create effective policies surrounding the use of phones and social media around the office, as well as real life examples of HIPAA breaches that have occurred because of improper social media use.
New Low Vision Aid May Help Reduce Number Of Devices Patients Need To Use
Healio (10/24, Hemphill) reports that at the recent American Academy of Optometry meeting, “IrisVision Inc. introduced its low vision aid that may help reduce the number of devices patients need to use.” The device, according to the manufacturer’s website, “is an FDA-registered class 1 medical device that combines virtual reality technology from Samsung with custom software that was developed in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins optical clinic.”