Eye experts are warning of the risks of wearing novelty contact lenses at Halloween, saying they can cause nasty infections and scratches to the eyes. Cosmetic contact lenses are often sold in ...

Hallowe'en is just around the (spooky, dark) corner and for many people it’s a chance to celebrate by dressing up as ghouls, ghosts, witches and vampires.

But the Advertising Standards Authority points out that the law was amended in 2005 to include all contact lenses, even novelty ones. "We had not seen any evidence that the lenses were being sold ...

This is because novelty contact lenses and out-of-date eye make-up used as part of elaborate costumes could result in a trick for the eyes rather than a treat. While fake, coloured or patterned ...