Contact lenses were basically for the purpose of vision correction but not anymore. Today they have become part of stylish dress code. People wear colored contact lenses in order to change their persona and a noticeable change in their appearance.
Novelty contact lenses are these days been used for fun and pranks, especially at Halloween. These lenses have actually nothing to do with improvement of vision. They just give the wearer an all together a different look. Like the Cats Eye Lenses, Wolf Eye Lenses and Jungle Eye Lenses. These are what that completes a get up during a costume party, bringing out the real character in your personality in that get up.
There is actually no problem with the novelty contact lenses, as long as the requirements are fulfilled. There have been instances when people using these fun lenses have got into serious trouble. The reason is that sometimes people tend to follow the precautions necessary for the correct use of the device.
It is important to understand that all lenses may they be for corrective purposes or for cosmetic reasons, they all are contact lenses which require similar precautions and care. Normally people do not consider this aspect as most of the users are young people who don’t mind sharing their things with their friends.
This is where the problem starts. Novelty lenses are similar to a corrective contact lens. They are not meant to be shared. Besides, getting yours from an approved optician guarantees proper fitting and a correct eye checkup which is needed.
If you are interested in having fun, be sure to be sensible when it comes to using novelty lenses. Consult your doctor before getting them and do not exchange them with your friends as this is the biggest reason for getting eye infections. Do not forget to properly maintain them because your health depends on it.