You Should Visit Your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist Even for Decorative Lenses

You have probably seen those weird lenses around special occasion as the time of Halloween- wacky colors, lenses like vampire eyes, cat eyes or as scary as the gothic contact lenses. Using those plano contact lenses (decorative lenses) still need to follow same regulations as for corrective lenses.

Whether the lenses are to correct vision or plano contact lenses, the risks associated with wearing lenses on the eye are the same. The potential hazards always ignored by many people. They may think that wearing those contact lenses just for a while does not give any harm. Some may think those contact lenses are not really contacts. The correct care procedures must be taken to prevent serious infections and problems no matter how little they are worn.

Get a Proper Prescription!

Yes, it does cost some money to make an appointment with an eye doctor to get a prescription. Even it costs a bit more it is important to take the proper steps to protect your eyes as your eyes are so precious. If the cost seems too high, change your plans and add something different to your costume rather than lenses.

Contact lenses should only be bought from establish manufactures. You should avoid buying the lenses that requires no prescription because it is improperly and against regulations.

The purpose of this post is not to scare you away from wearing decorative lenses. Millions of people wear contacts every day. The risks from wearing decorative lenses can be minimizing with the proper fitting from a qualified eye doctor. It is also can be supported by taking all steps necessary in cleaning and care.