Cosmetic Contact Lenses To Spice Up Your Halloween Costume Could Be Dangerous
If you’re looking to buy cosmetic contact lenses to spice up your Halloween costume, the Federal Trade Commission is reminding you that all contact lenses require a prescription, even if it’s just a fashion accessory.
Halloween is coming soon. It’s the time of year when we allow our imaginations to run wild and find ways to let out our inner child.
Trick or treating and Halloween have been a global tradition since the 16th century. But a trend that’s just a few years old are wearing colored contacts that can change a person’s eye color as part of Halloween costumes. They can change your eye color to anything you want – and even change the way your eyes look in general. You can have cat eyes, all white eyes, dilated pupils, and even sports team logos in the middle of your eye.
But are cosmetic contact lenses like these safe to use?
Since they are sold over the counter, many people don’t get instructions on how to use them safely. Contact lenses can cause serious damage without the proper care.
The human eyes are the cleanest part of the human body. They’re also very sensitive to dirt and other particles. This is why a simple speck of dust in your eye can drive you crazy. Over the counter lenses are sold in non-sterile cases that make the lens dirty. They could be covered in bacteria that you cannot see.
