This Halloween if you decide to costume your eyes with contact lenses, remember that they are medical devices and must be used with caution. Just like any contact lens, there are basic guidelines you should follow. Follow these 7 tips to ensure your eyes stay healthy.
1.Your lenses must be prescribed by a licensed eye care provider. The actual costume effect, such as cat eyes, or dragon eyes do not have to be on the prescription. However, the actual fit of the lenses must be prescribed. This is true, even if you have perfect vision.
2.Soft contact lenses have a limited lifespan. Even when you take the best care of your Halloween contact lenses, they must be discarded after a pre-determined amount of time. Ask your eye care provider how long your particular lenses are designed to be used.
3.Use the recommended care system with your lenses. Some theatrical lenses may be ruined by certain types of solution. To protect your investment and your eyes, always follow instructions.
4.Always wash your hands before inserting or removing your contact lenses. Use a plain soap that does not contain extra moisturizers, as they may coat up your lenses.
5.Remove your lenses before sleeping at night. Halloween contact lenses are not designed to be worn while sleeping. Take off your lenses before you get into bed.
6.Your lenses are for your eyes only. Never ever share your contact lenses with your friends. It is far too dangerous and easy to pass infection through contact lenses. Don’t even think about it.
7.Buy your Halloween lenses from a reputable source. Never even consider buying lenses from untrusted sources. You never know where those lenses have been or if they have been sterilized and stored properly.
Follow these tips this Halloween to ensure a safe, happy, and healthy evening for you and your eyes. Knowing that you can easily keep your eyes safe, have fun by adding scary, spooky, or fun effects to your eyes. They will make you costume shine.
Barbara Lewis wants to ensure you and your eyes are safe and happy with your Halloween Contact Lenses this October. She writes year round for ContactLensSuccess to ensure your contact lens success.