Halloween health warning
Feds warn against costume contact lenses for Halloween
With Halloween just days away, officials are issuing a special warning about decorative contact lenses. Doctors warn these black-market contacts, usually marketed as “costume” or “colored lenses,” could cause serious injuries to the eye, including infections and loss of vision. Improperly stored or shipped contacts can shelter bacteria, and lead-based materials can leach directly into the eye. In order to…
