The Benefits of Using Costume Lenses

As Halloween approaches, many people are shopping for costumes, makeup and accessories to help bring their favorite characters to life. A great costume isn’t complete without a pair of eyes to match. Costume lenses offer a dramatic, impactful way to transform your look. Whether you’re channeling a sultry vampire or spooking your friends at a party, they can add an otherworldly flair to your ensemble.

While costume lenses are very popular with cosplayers and others who participate in creative productions, they can also be purchased year round online or at a costume shop. They are available in a variety of colors and designs, including glow-in-the dark, to help enhance any Halloween or dress up outfit. Despite their popularity, costume lenses are still medical devices that should be viewed and worn with the care and attention required for all contact lens types.

These lenses, if not properly fitted and cared for, can cause serious eye damage like corneal ulcers or bacterial infections such as keratitis. These infections require multiple visits to the doctor, a regimen of antibiotic drops and may lead to severe cases of vision loss or blindness. They are also likely to make your eyes more sensitive and may reduce oxygen flow to the cornea.

These problems are exacerbated by the fact that costume and colored contacts are often sold without a prescription. The risks are not worth it, even if they give you the edge you need to win a contest or wow your friends. Your eyes are precious, and the risk of permanent eye damage is not worth it.