Costume lens for Halloween that looks fancy and crazy can be purchased just about anywhere nowadays, especially from social media like Instagram and Facebook, and online retail shops. These lenses if purchased without a proper prescription may not fit properly on your cornea, leaving your eyes more susceptible to scratches or cuts. Sounds like something out of a horror movie? Well it is, and the worst part is, the scratch and cut may leave permanent scarring, infection or vision loss.
Some of the eye injuries caused by mis-fitting lenses are corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers, and bacterial infections like keratitis.In addition, when wearing costume lenses, less oxygen is passed through to the eyes due to the paints and pigments used on the lenses to add color and patterns, making the lenses thicker and hence less breathable. Be sure to check with your ophthalmologist for advices on wearing costume contact lens so that you can enjoy the fun and have a safe Halloween.