Halloween Safety Tips: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses

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Halloween Safety Tips: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses - FDA.gov

According to the FDA: 

"Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines.

Halloween is fast approaching, and you and your kids may be celebrating it a bit differently this year. Whatever form your celebration takes, make sure it includes safe hygiene practices such as covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering or mask when around others, maintaining social distance and frequent hand washing.  The Centers for Disease Control also have tips for protecting yourself and others.

Whether you’re a ghost or zombie, vampire or witch, poor costume choices—including decorative (colored) contact lenses and flammable costumes—and face paint allergies can cause injuries that haunt you long after Halloween.

Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:" ...

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FDA > Decorative Contact Lenses: Is Your Vision Worth It?

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Colored and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must - FDA.gov

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Consumer Updates > Decorative Contact Lenses: Is Your Vision Worth It?:

"But before buying decorative lenses, here’s what you should know:

They are not cosmetics or over-the-counter merchandise. They are medical devices regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Places that advertise them as cosmetics or sell them without a prescription are breaking the law."

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Halloween Safety Alert From The US Product Safety Commission - Costumes, etc.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS - SafeKids.org

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It's never too late to brush-up on the latest tips on Halloween safety. The US Product Safety Commission publishes this excellent collection of safety tips, "Halloween Safety: Safety Alert." It covers things like, costumes, pedestrian safety, and how to choose safe houses to visit. 

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Halloween Costume Flame Retardants - Caution (video)

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Flame Retardants Still Put Kids in Danger and Still Don’t Stop Fires - Fatherly.com

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If you're still shopping for Halloween costumes, consider this. Many costumes are treated with flame retardant chemicals. If this is important to you and your children, then view this MSNBC News video, "Costume Chemical Scrutinized." Be safe and have fun trick or treat'n! 

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Warning - Halloween Decorative Contact Lenses Can Damage Your Eyes!

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Updated October 5, 2020

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Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween and More - FDA.gov

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Bottomline, some non-prescription contact lenses used as Halloween eyewear might result in damage to your eyes. Check out this Medical News Today news article for the full story and 9 "Recommendations for Decorative Contact Lens Wearers from the American Optometric Association" described in, "Consumer Warning: Halloween Eye Wear Accessory May Permanently Damage Eyes." Your eyes and vision are a precious commodity, don't risk them for the sake of looking cool this Halloween. 

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