There are a number of health considerations to think about when choosing to wear Halloween contact lenses. The majority of the contacts on the market that enhance costumes for fall festivals and activities do not require a doctors prescription. These Halloween contact lenses are not designed to improve or enhance the vision in any way. They are designed solely for the purpose of adding to the theatrical component of Halloween costumes.
The form that these accessories are sold is often referred to as Plano. When the contact lenses are designed for Halloween, they are tinted in a number of ways that will produce hypnotizing and profound effects. These effects can include solid colors, logos, geometric shapes, spirals, and eye effects that reflect the look of animals.
In this eye care and Halloween safety guide, I will share some steps you can take to ensure that your eye health is not jeopardized when wearing Halloween contact lenses.
Since the lenses that are designed for use with Halloween costumes are normally not prescribed, many wearers do not realize the importance of taking proper care of them. The first thing that must be done is to be sure they are properly cleaned before wearing them.
Once the lenses have been properly cleaned, they should be cleaned with an appropriate cleansing solution. You can usually find contact lens cleaning solutions at your neighborhood pharmacy. Additionally, you need to wash your hands with hot water and antibacterial soap before handling the Halloween contact lenses. This is the best way to prevent infection or injury that could be caused by dirt or debris entering the eye.
It is also very important to only wear Halloween contact lenses for a short period of time. Never sleep with the contacts in your eyes under any circumstances. Once the contacts are removed, they should be disposed of or placed in fresh cleaning solution.
It is very important to avoid cleaning the lenses that you have acquired as an accessory to your Halloween costume with water. Not only can this destroy the tint on the lenses, but many home water systems are not purified and contain minerals and other substances that can damage the eye or result in infection.
One last thing to remember is that you should not share the lenses with other people. If you do this, you stand a good chance of developing an eye infection. If you follow the steps in this guide, you will be able to enjoy using those Halloween contact lenses.