Although you can buy Halloween contact lenses in Canada without a prescription (as well as colour contacts or any other “cosmetic contact lens” type), it doesn’t mean they are safe.
Safety of contact lenses depends greatly on proper fitting and hygiene. A recent FDA study in the US identified that of all medical devices, contact lenses were the foremost cause for injury in children over 11 years old.
In this serious matter, the Canadian Association of Optometrists is asking teenagers, parents, and other adults to visit an optometrist before considering a purchase of cosmetic contact lenses.
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