October is Eye Safety Month
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has designated October as Halloween Eye Safety Month. While most people are familiar with more general Halloween safety tips – look both ways before crossing the street, keep an eye out for kids while operating a vehicle, make sure candy is unopened – they might be less in-the-know about how to keep their eyes safe! What risks could Halloween pose to someone’s eyes? You might be surprised.
Beware of costume contact lenses.
The number-one reason for the AAO’s October warning is the availability of non-prescription costume contact lenses. It’s all too easy to find products online to give your eyes the look of a cat, a zombie, or any other creepy character, but the risks of serious damage to your eyes greatly outweigh the chance to win a costume contest with these illegal products.
That’s right –illegal. Over-the-counter costume contact lenses are illegal due to their use causing varying degrees of damage, even if only worn for a short time:
Eye infections.
Scratched corneas.
Corneal ulcers.
Blindness (in severe cases).
We generally don’t recommend wearing contact lenses solely for cosmetic reasons, but if you’re determined to add that extra level of detail to your costume, we urge you to first speak with your eye care provider to find out what safe options you have.
Whatever your plans for this Halloween are, we hope you stay safe and healthy. Millions of people look forward to Halloween every year, and there’s no reason we shouldn’t all be able to celebrate it without putting a strain on our eyes.
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