FDA Warns Against Costume Contact Lenses
From Times Wire Reports
Federal health officials are warning people not to use decorative contact lenses as part of Halloween costumes.
Decorative lenses sold without a prescription are illegal and can cause serious eye injury and even blindness, the Food and Drug Administration said, citing injury reports it has received.
The lenses, which come in various colors and designs, have been widely sold without prescription, the agency said.
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