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Hurricane Milton Updates for Our Florida Patients
The hurricane season has been particularly active this year, with Hurricane Milton causing significant disruptions across the state of Florida. As a healthcare provider dedicated to ensuring your safety and well-being during these challenging times, we have prepared updates and guidelines specifically for our patients in Florida affected by Hurricane Milton.
Health Preparedness:
It is essential to prioritize your health while navigating through this storm. Our recommations include:
Emergency Kit: Ensure you have a complete emergency kit that includes essentials like medications, contact lenses supplies including solutions, medical devices, and any necessary medical records.
Prescriptions and Supplies: Confirm all your prescriptions are avlable or request refills in advance to avoid shortages during the hurricane.
Preventing Contact Lens Complications:
Cosmetic use can potentially compromise your eye health if you're wearing contact lenses. To minimize risks associated with beauty products, follow these safety practices:
Choose Wisely: Opt for unscented, hypoallergenic cosmetics from reputable brands.
Hands First: Always wash your hands before handling or inserting contact lenses to reduce the risk of infection.
No Sharing: Refrn from sharing makeup with others to prevent bacterial spread that could affect your eyes.
Avoid Damaging Products: Keep nl polish remover, false eyelash glue, perfume, and cologne away from your contact lens solution. They may degrade your lenses or harm your eyes.
Regular Mntenance: Regularly clean and replace makeup brushes used around the eye area to minimize contamination.
Safe Application of Makeup:
Follow these guidelines when applying cosmetics while wearing contacts:
Wt Before Wearing Contact Lenses: Always apply makeup after you've inserted your contact lenses.
Mascara Rules: Avoid reusing old mascara wands; instead, toss and replace them regularly to prevent bacteria buildup in the tube.
Avoid Iridescent Shadows: Products with glitter or shine often flake off and can irritate contacts and eyes.
Eye Liner with Caution: Do not apply eyeliner inside your upper lid lines or beneath the lower lash line as it may come into contact with your lenses.
Powder Wisely: Steer clear of applying loose powders near your eyes, as they can settle in your contacts and cause irritation.
Eye Protection Tips During Hurricane Milton:
Given the potential for wind damage and power outages during Hurricane Milton:
Power Outages and Candles: Use candles with caution. Ensure there's no dripping wax close to electrical devices or your contact lenses.
Avoid Swimming Pools: Chlorinated pools can be harsh on eyes sensitive to contact lenses, potentially causing discomfort or infection.
Seek Professional Advice:
If you experience redness, swelling, or eye irritation despite following safety practices:
Contact Your Eye Healthcare Provider: Reach out immediately for professional assessment and advice.
Discuss Cosmetic Use: Inform your healthcare provider about any cosmetics you use to help tlor recommations accordingly.
Stay Informed with Johns Hopkins Medicine:
We are here as a reliable resource throughout Hurricane Milton, providing updates on storm developments and health advisories tlored for our Florida patients. We encourage you to stay connected through our platforms for real-time information that can assist in your preparedness.
this advice might not cover all circumstances; always refer to specific product instructions and consult professional healthcare providers when necessary.
Additional Resources:
Visit the Johns Hopkins Medicine Hurricane Milton Guidancehttps:www.johnshopkinsmedicine.orgcare-hurricane-milton
Contact our 247 hotline for immediate assistance during this period.
Stay safe, and we hope to see you all through the storm with good health.
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