See your doctor of optometry immediately if you experience redness, pain, irritation or blurred vision while wearing your lenses.Ĭontinuing reading for information on proper contact lens care. No matter how tired you are after the Halloween festivities, do not sleep in your contacts and give your eyes a break.Don’t share your lenses with friends or family members so they can perfect their costume.See a doctor of optometry for decorative lenses, even if you have 20/20 vision! They can properly fit your lenses and give you a comprehensive exam to assess total eye health.To stay safe but be scary this Halloween, the AOA offers three easy tips: It’s extremely important that patients get an eye exam and only wear contact lenses, with or without vision correction, that are prescribed for and fitted to your eyes by a doctor of optometry.” “Unfortunately, many patients mistakenly believe they don’t need a prescription for decorative contact lenses. “Decorative contact lenses may seem like a fun accessory, but if you’re not careful, they can cause serious eye and vision problems,” says AOA President Robert C. Serious eye infections can lead to blindness and affect up to one out of every 500 contact lens users per year, and even minor infections can be painful and disrupt day-to-day life. Allergic reactions or bacterial eye infections from contaminated, poorly fitted decorative lenses can occur rapidly when purchased from unauthorized retailers. Unfortunately, some people mistakenly believe that contact lenses are safe if they are just cosmetic and not being used for vision correction. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and require a valid prescription, whether they correct your vision or are worn simply for a special occasion. All contact lenses are classified as medical devices by the U.S.
While contact lenses provide many vision benefits, they are not risk-free. However, if these lenses are bought illegally and without a prescription from your eye doctor, they could lead to serious health issues and potentially damage your eyesight permanently. Halloween is all about trick-or-treating for the kids, and for partygoers, finding a creative costume that 'wows.' Some may wear decorative contact lenses as part of their costume. Be scary but safe with decorative contact lenses this halloweenīuying decorative contact lenses without a prescription is risky.
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