Can you get Halloween contact lenses?
As long as you purchase FDA-approved Halloween contact lenses from a reputable store, you don’t have to worry about any eye issues. However, even if Halloween contact lenses are just cosmetic, they are still contact lenses. They are still medical devices.
How much are colored contacts for Halloween?
Also called theatrical or costume contact lenses, costume contacts and gothic contact lenses, these are popular for Halloween and costume parties. These lenses typically are sold separately in individual glass vials and can range in price from $50 to more than $200 per lens.
Can Halloween contacts be prescription?
Many websites, beauty supply stores, and Halloween stores may advertise that they have decorative Halloween contact lenses for sale without a prescription, but the seller can face serious fines and penalties for illegal sale of contacts. Obtaining a prescription will keep your eyes safe, healthy, and happy.
How do I get Halloween contacts?
You can safely buy contact lenses from eye doctors’ offices, online, or by mail order with a valid prescription. Do not purchase decorative contact lenses from costume shops, online stores, beauty salons, drug stores, flea markets, or anywhere that doesn’t require a prescription.
Are Halloween contacts bad for your eyes?
Wearing any kind of contact lenses, including decorative ones, can cause serious damage to your eyes if the lenses are obtained without a prescription or not used correctly. These risks include: A cut or scratch on the top layer of your eyeball (Corneal Abrasion) Allergic reactions like itchy, watery red eyes.
Is it safe to buy Halloween contacts?
Do not purchase decorative contact lenses from costume shops, online stores, beauty salons, drug stores, flea markets, or anywhere that doesn’t require a prescription. Educate yourself and others about the dangers (including eye sores and vision loss) of using decorative contact lenses without a prescription.
What is a 0.00 prescription?
On a glasses prescription, 0.00 (zero focusing power needed) represents good vision. Generally, the further away from zero you go (whether the number is positive or negative), the worse your eyesight and the greater the need for vision correction.