Halloween…trick or treating…costumes…and for some of you, cool Halloween themed contact lenses to add to the fun! To keep those contact lenses fun, please remember that the wrong lenses can turn an exciting night into a nightmare!
This time of year, I worry. It’s not the scary costumes. What I worry about are the scary complications that can happen when people buy and wear cosmetic contacts that haven’t been approved by the FDA. You can buy these worrisome contact lenses online, in convenience stores and other retailers, of course. But those who do that are taking very serious risks with their eyes.
Contact lenses are medical devices regulated by the FDA. There is a good reason for that. You probably know that contacts are placed over your cornea, a very thin clear window over the front of your eyes. Poorly fitted contact lenses can cause a “pothole” that may allow bacteria to take root. The bacteria can cause a corneal infection also known as a corneal ulcer. Trust me, this is something worth not having. While many corneal ulcers are treatable, the healing process can cause a scar which can damage your eyesight permanently! In the worst cases, it can result in blindness. And, please keep in mind that even a successful outcome involves serious eye pain, expensive medicine and anywhere from a few days to a few weeks of daily treatment.
At Cool Springs Eye Care, we always do everything we can to protect our patients. That’s why we offer properly fitted, FDA approved Halloween contact lenses. We have a full catalogue of exciting, reasonably priced options for you to choose from. They are comfortable and safe to wear and, we make certain that your contact lenses will fit your eye shape.
To ensure you get the perfect look you want, order from us. I am delighted to help you scare your friends and neighbors without scaring you…and me…about your eye health.