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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FDA Focus On Contact Lens Use And Safety - Medical Device

Approximately 30 million U.S. contact lens wearers use a variety of lens care products available in most pharmacies. Improper care of contact lenses can lead to a variety of eye infections. Over the past few years the FDA has been working to reduce risks of eye infections.

The FDA reinforces the latest thinking in its post, Looking Good: Safe Use and Care of Contact Lenses (May 2010).

For even more information, go to the webpage, FDA Contact Lenses.

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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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