Are Halloween Contacts Safe?
Contacts with cat pupils or neon flowers can be fun, but are you sure you want to shove a piece of plastic from a costume store in your eye? We’ve got some tips from the American Optometric Association on how to look cool at parties without catching a raging eye infection.
First, if you can buy contact lenses without showing an eye doctor’s prescription, they are illegal. The real thing can be pricey, though: we found lens prices ranging from $ 22 to $ 50 on lens.com , AClens, and Wicked Eyez . (All of these websites allow you to place orders online, but you will need to provide your doctor’s information on the checkout screen.)
When you receive your lenses, you should know how to care for them. If you wear contact lenses every day, you already know what a drill is. But if you’re just matching a suit, here are the basics:
- Wash your hands before handling your lenses.
- Store them in contact lens solution and keep the lenses and their case clean.
- Don’t sleep or swim with them.
- And for heaven’s sake, don’t share them with your friends!
Learn more about how to care for your contacts and eyes because the bloodshot look is no longer cool after you take off your zombie costume.