Keep Your Eyes Safe This Halloween

Don’t let your Halloween turn into a nightmare because of an eye infection. Decorative contact lenses are medical devices like other contact lenses. Wearing decorative contact lenses without being properly fitted by an eye care provider can lead to serious problems – ulcers (open sores), scratches, infection, and vision loss—and haunt you long after October 31. 3 Tips to Follow When Using Decorative Lenses 1. GET A PRESCRIPTION: Contact lenses acquired without wear and care education and a prescription are illegal and could lead to serious eye injury or infection. 2. CHECK YOUR BUYING SOURCE: Decorative contact lenses purchased from costume shops, online stores, beauty salons, drug stores, flea markets, or anywhere not issued by an eye doctor will not properly fit. 3. PROTECT YOUR EYES: One night is not worth your eye health. The best way to protect your eyes from potential complications is to talk to your eye doctor and learn about healthy contact lens wear and care habits. Celebrate virtually on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Look for and use the hashtag #OnePairTakeCare and/or #Halloween Check with your eye care providers for free tear-off pads that have important contact lens tips. By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)