{"id":51039,"date":"2017-09-26T01:06:30","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T01:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=51039"},"modified":"2017-09-26T01:06:30","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T01:06:30","slug":"heres-colored-contacts-halloween-costumes-can-seriously-fuck-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=51039","title":{"rendered":"Here’s How Colored Contacts for Halloween Costumes Can Seriously Fuck Up Your Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Novelty contact lenses can complete<\/em> a no-holds-barred Halloween look, but \u2014 whether you want vampire eyes or cat eyes \u2014 buying them isn’t as simple (or safe) as snagging a pair from a costume shop. Read on for what you need to know before purchasing on a whim.
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1. You need a prescription for contact lenses (even cosmetic ones).<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it may be tempting to purchase the first intriguing lenses you stumble upon, take note: if there\u2019s no prescription involved, you should definitely steer clear. \u201cContact lenses are regulated by the FDA\u201d, explains NYC-based Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine, Ashley Brissette, MD, \u201cand this extends to novelty contact lenses as well.\u201d This is because in the United States, all contact lenses \u2014 corrective and<\/em> cosmetic \u2014 are considered “medical devices”, which means selling them sans-prescription is against the law. (Not to mention, people selling illegal goods usually aren’t prioritizing the consumer’s safety!) Rule of thumb: “avoid buying lenses from beauty supply stores, street vendors, and online websites that do not require a prescription,” advises Brissette.<\/p>\n

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2. Eye-care specialists are the be-all-end-all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only a licensed professional \u2014 be it an optometrist or an ophthalmologist \u2014 can adequately fit you for contact lenses (more on why proper fit is so important later on). Additionally, they provide specialized contact-care tips, which can vary depending on the brand of contact prescribed. Plus, \u201cgetting your prescription from a reputable retailer will also ensure that the novelty lenses are FDA-approved,\u201d Brissette explains. Translation: take the time to head to a pro to keep things safe and legal.
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