Dressing up for Halloween can be fun! But if you are considering adding costume (cosplay) contact lenses to your ghoulish get-up this season, make sure you don’t purchase them from unlicensed dealers—or you and your eyes could be in for a real scare. Costume contact lenses—also referred to as decorative,…
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Easy, effective tips for Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations Autumn holidays like Halloween and Día de los Muertos usually mean mingling with friends, enjoying parties, and celebrating in groups. But in this unusual year, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds you to keep it spooky and…
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Suspect something? Contact a licensed veterinarian Halloween can be scary for humans, but for our pet friends, it can be downright terrifying—and even dangerous. The American Veterinary Medical Association has seven ways you can help make this holiday less spooky for your animals: Keep candy away—Never feed your pets Halloween…
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WARNING: The Wrong Cosplay Lenses Could Turn Your Eyesight into a Permanent Fright!
Halloween 2020 won’t be like any other in years past: It falls on a Saturday–Yay! But it’s also taking place in the middle of a global pandemic–Boo! The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) wants to remind you we are still battling COVID-19 and there are three simple steps to…
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An Eye Doctor Can Help Keep Your Night of Tricks and Treats from Turning into a Permanent Scare
Halloween is coming and for many, a pair of costume contact lenses will be the perfect accessory to their ghoulish get-up. The one way to be certain that the lenses are legal and safe to wear… visit a licensed eye care professional.
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Using Costume Contact Lenses Without a Prescription Could Turn Your Eyes into a Permanent Fright
If you are considering adding costume contact lenses to your Halloween get-up this season, make sure you don’t purchase them from a gas station, online store, or other unlicensed dealers — or you and your eyes could be in for a real scare. Costume contact lenses are also referred to…
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If you are considering using costume contact lenses as part of your Halloween get-up this season, make sure you don’t purchase them from a gas station, online store, or other unlicensed dealer—or you and your eyes could be in for a real scare. Costume contact lenses are also referred to…
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Don’t Put Your Eyes at Risk With Cosmetic Contacts for Halloween
by Ryan Jonesby Ryan JonesIf you are going all-out on a Halloween costume, complete with cosmetic contact lenses that make your eyes extra spooky, be aware of potential hazards from cheap, nonprescription contacts. Wearing cosmetic contacts purchased at gas stations, flea markets, or costume shops—any place that doesn’t require a prescription—can damage your eyes in…