HALLOWEEN partygoers have today been warned that novelty contact lenses bought from fancy dress shops could seriously damage their eyes if worn incorrectly. The lenses, which are often coloured or … ...

Novelty contact lenses worn for Halloween can cause blindness and should 'never be worn', say eye experts The lenses, available online and in fancy dress shops, can cause ulcers, tears on the ...

Dr. Colby answers the question: 'Are Novelty Contact Lenses Safe?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: How safe is it to use novelty contact lenses for Halloween and other occasions? Answer: Well ...

Halloween is only a week away. Every year, kids and adults alike dress up in costumes to look like their favorite superhero or monster and every year, costumes and makeup get more realistic and ela… ...

Novelty contact lenses 'can cause sight loss' 19 October 2017. Share Save. Share Save. Getty Images. They may make you look creepy, but there are risks, experts say.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Novelty contact lenses, a new teen sensation, allow wearers to highlight their eyes with American flags, eight balls, NFL logos, cat's eyes and more. However, clinicians and ...

Novelty contact lenses are sometimes used as part of Halloween costumes (Image: Unsplash) 1. Before buying your contact lenses you should visit your eye care practitioner for a check-up.

A Bay State retailer of Halloween costume accessories had a frightening encounter with federal regulators for selling novelty contact lenses that make customers look like vampires from “Twilight.” ...

A woman feared she would be blinded after a terrifying reaction to novelty contact lenses. Jess Wilby felt her eyes burning just three hours after putting in her emerald green costume lenses and ...

Eye-health professionals say novelty lenses should never be shared, stored in tap water or kept in overnight. In extreme cases, this can lead to impaired vision and sight loss.

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 ...