A pair of costume contact lenses may complete a Halloween look, but lenses obtained without a prescription can be dangerous.
Thomas L. Steinemann, MD, professor of ophthalmology at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland and spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Prevent Blindness America, is a cornea specialist and sees patients with contact lens-damaged eyes on a regular basis.
Healio/OSN spoke with Steinemann about why costume contact lenses can be dangerous and how people can safely obtain lenses.
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