People who are fond of wearing Halloween Contact Lenses without seeking the advice of a medical expert and without a valid prescription are at high risk for ocular inflammation, a kind of bacterial infection that could cause damage to the eyes, and can even lead to blindness. The Indiana Attorney General as well as the Indiana Optometric Association has been warning consumers on the danger especially during Halloween where the sales of these decorative contact lenses have been increasing.
Wearing Halloween Contact Lenses Can Pose Risk to the Safety of Your Eyes
During Halloween, it’s important for parents to be aware about the type of contact lenses that their kids are buying to be used as accessories for their Halloween costume parties. The risk of wearing decorative lenses without a prescription is high for there is no guarantee that they are safely made.
Although decorative contacts are a concern all year long, it is during Halloween that people would often use Halloween contact lenses as a way to enhance their costumes. Consumers who purchase these lenses without a prescription or without a consultation from an eye doctor could put themselves at high risk of serious bacterial infection, which can lead to significant damage to the eye’s ability to function.
Prescription Is Required When Buying Decorative Contact Lenses
In 2005, the federal law has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the sale and distribution of decorative contacts and treat it as a kind of medical device, similar to corrective or medical contact lenses. In 2009, the state of Indiana has passed a law that would require consumers to present a prescription when buying a pair of decorative contact lenses, including Halloween Contact Lenses. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of decorative lenses that are being sold illegally and distributed to consumers by means of several sources. This includes flea markets, online stores, beauty salons and even local convenience stores.
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