Halloween costume contact lenses 'could cause permanent damage to eyes'

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Eyecare experts are cautioning Hallowe’en party goers against wearing coloured contact lenses with their costumes.Many Brits favour the contacts for their spooky costumes but yesterday experts at Optical Express told of the serious risks associated with wearing non prescription lenses.The company’s clinical services director, Stephen Hannan, explained that improperly fitted contact lenses can cause infections, corneal damage or even permanent vision loss - making Halloween far scarier than expected.He said while decorative contact lenses may seem like a harmless way to finish off your Halloween look, wearing unregulated, or ill-fitting lenses, can cause serious, long-term damage to your eyes.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Because they are sold on-line or in fancy dress shops without proper medical approval they bypass essential safety regulations.Hannan said: “Wearing contact lenses that haven’t been prescribed by a qualified eye care professional can be incredibly dangerous.