by Joel Harrison
31. December 2011 09:48
Every Halloween, coloured contact lenses become more and more popular, as many people want to change their appearance not only with the use of costumes and makeup, but also by wearing coloured contact lenses making their eyes resemble fantastic creatures from films and television shows.
However, the dangers of using coloured contact lenses without prescription and failing to comply with instructions provided by eye care professionals and contact lens manufacturers are disregarded by a number of young people. Consequently, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and its partners, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists have issued a warning to inform parents and teenagers about the risks connected with wearing cosmetic contact lenses.
The warning put special emphasis on the fact that contact lenses should be bought only after receiving a prescription from licensed eye care professionals (i.e. eye doctors or optometrists), as wearing contact lenses that are not properly fitted could result in serious complications, including permanent blindness. In addition, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds all contact lens wearers that even cosmetic lenses require appropriate care and should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
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