As Halloween approaches, novelty contact lenses are sold all over the internet and at costume stores. However, it’s best to purchase contact lenses at a reputable store that’s more likely to have been ...

You want to step it up a notch this Halloween with the spooky ghoulish cosmetic contacts? Optometrists warn what's spookier is the eye infections they can cause. The creepy contacts some people wear ...

Contact lenses that give wearers eyes like a cat, zombie or vampire might be just the thing to pull a Halloween costume together. But unless you’ve been measured and fit by an eye professional, you ...

If you do wear contacts (Halloween or otherwise), the AAO recommends keeping an eye out for symptoms like redness, swelling, pain, or excessive discharge. Seek care as soon as you suspect an infection ...

Every year around Halloween, I get asked the same question: “Is it OK to wear costume contact lenses just for one night?” ...

Americans might be haunted with scary eye infections long after Halloween if they wear costume contact lenses without a prescription, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The agency ...

Eye doctors are on guard around Halloween because trick-or-treaters encounter issues with eyes every year while indulging in spooky fun. So many wind up seeing doctors for Halloween-related problems ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Changing the appearance of your eyes may seem like a cool idea for Halloween, but beware, doctors warn using decorative contact lenses can be downright scary. "If the contact lens ...

Halloween drives an influx of ophthalmic emergencies and infections caused by nonprescription contact lenses, masks and more.

(CBS) Decorative contacts might make for a terrific Halloween costume. But the FDA has issued a warning to consumers, saying that the contacts can cause potentially blinding eye problems. Case in ...

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Around Halloween, fancy dress contact lenses can be found everywhere. This makes it easy for anyone to purchase them without a second though as to where they came from. However, for an optician or ...