Dangerous Delights: Halloween's Decorative Contact Lenses and Your Vision

The Perils of Decorative Contact Lenses

As Halloween approaches, many are looking forward to wearing decorative contact lenses as part of their spooky costumes. However, it's crucial to understand the potential dangers and how to ensure a safe experience.

What Are They?

Decorative contact lenses can include terms like:

Halloween contact lenses

Fashion contacts

Colored lenses

Cosmetic contacts

Just because they're decorative does not mean you should forgo obtning an eye prescription; in fact, it's essential. Always obtn your contact lenses from licensed eye care professionals only - street vors, beauty supply stores, flea markets, novelty shops, Halloween shops, or unknown online sellers are not the right places.

The Risks of Wearing Decorative Contact Lenses

Decorative contact lenses can cause:

Cuts on the outer layer of your eyeball known as a corneal abrasion

Allergic reactions that manifest as itchy, watery red eyes

Infections with symptoms like persistent redness, pn in one or both eyes, or decreased vision

Even blindness

Safe Wearing and Mntenance Guidelines for Decorative Contact Lenses

To avoid these risks, follow the American Academy of Ophthalmology's guidelines:

Get a thorough eye exam from a certified eye care professional?

Obtn a valid prescription that includes detls like brand name, lens measurements, and expiration date

Only buy decorative contact lenses through retlers who request your prescription

Follow strict hygiene practices for cleaning, disinfecting, and wearing the lenses

Also, always consult with an eye care provider if you experience redness, swelling, discharge, pn, or discomfort while using contacts. If these symptoms persist after removal of the lenses, seek immediate medical attention.

Mntning healthy vision year-round is important, regardless of the season. Book your annual eye exam even if you don't wear glasses or contact lenses.

Sources:

1 FDA.gov

2 AAO.org

, Halloween should be a fun time, but let's make sure your eye health isn't haunted by decorative contacts.

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