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Happy Halloween!
Should you opt to dress up this year, please consider the following tips on the safe use of decorative contact lenses.
What Are They?
Decorative contact lenses are often known as:
Halloween contacts
Fancy contact lenses
Color-changing contact lenses
Cosmetic contact lenses
, even though they're for fun and fashion, you should always have a prescription for any type of contact lens. Always buy your contacts from licensed eye care professionals only, such as opticians or reputable online retlers like our company.
What Could Go Wrong with Decorative Contact Lenses?
Potential issues associated with decorative contact lenses include:
A scratch on the top layer of your eye, commonly known as a corneal abrasion
Allergic reactions that could cause itchy, red eyes
Infections which might manifest as symptoms such as persistent redness, pn, or decreased vision
The risk of blindness
Tips for Safe Wear and Care of Decorative Contact Lenses
For safe use of decorative contact lenses, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recomms:
Seek an eye exam from a licensed eye care professional
Obtn a valid prescription
A valid prescription should contn information such as brand name, lens measurements, and expiration date
Don't buy decorative contact lenses from unlicensed sources like street vors, beauty supply stores, flea markets, novelty shops, Halloween boutiques, or unknown online sellers
Also follow the care instructions given by your optician for cleaning, disinfecting, and wearing them. For more on proper hygiene, check out our blog post here.
Key Warning Sign:
If you experience redness, swelling, discharge, pn, or discomfort while using contact lenses, immediately remove the lenses and seek immediate medical attention from an eye care provider.
Staying informed about your eye health throughout the year is crucial, not just during Halloween season. Schedule a yearly eye exam even if you don't use glasses or contacts.
Sources:
FDA: www.fda.govmedical-devicescontact-lensesdecorative-contact-lenses-halloween-and-morehttps:www.fda.govmedical-devicescontact-lensesdecorative-contact-lenses-halloween-and-more
AAO American Academy of Ophthalmology: www.aao.orgeye-healthnewsscary-lenseshttps:www.aao.orgeye-healthnewsscary-lenses
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