If you’ve heard that contacts for Halloween may not be safe, you have a right to wonder. Especially if you’ve never worn contact lenses before, you don’t have experience wearing any yourself. So, are buying contacts for Halloween really safe?
Contacts for Halloween are a popular accessory, as people look for ideas to spiffy up their costumes. Some want to have the best costume, others just want to impress their friends, and still others want to be the envy of the party. Contacts are a great way to stand out in the crowd.
Before buying contacts, you have to consider safety precautions.
First, you will want to see an eye doctor to get a prescription for contact lenses. Even if you have perfect vision, you still need a prescription for fit. Lenses have to fit on your eye properly, so that they are safe to wear.
Second, when buying contacts through a company, look for FDA approved lenses to ensure a high-quality product. Many companies will require your prescription details.
When you get your lenses, you have to follow proper care instructions.
-Always wash your hands with soap and warm water, before handling your lenses.
-Never share your lenses with anyone.
-Do not wear them for longer than 8 hours per day. Use eye drops made for contacts, if you feel your eyes are dry when wearing them.
-Do not sleep in your lenses.
-Depending on the type of lenses you buy, you can wear them on more than one occasion. Do not wear them longer then the specific amount of time they are recommended for.
-You always have to clean and store your contacts in special solution for contact lenses. Water will not work.
-Keep your lenses in the lens case when not in use. You can clean the case by rinsing it in water.
Always follow your eye care practitioner’s directions to ensure that you have a positive lens wearing experience.