Decorative Contact Lenses Dangerous
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Decorative Contact Lenses: Is Your Vision Worth It?
fda.gov — “Many stores and websites are selling these decorative lenses illegally without a prescription and putting your vision at risk. Here's how to safely get those Twilight vampire eyes, multi-color lenses, or other fashion lenses.” View full resource at fda.gov
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Consumer Updates Decorative Contact Lenses: Is Your Vision Worth It?: http://t.co/OWGzg9Ro via @AddThis
American Academy Of Ophthalmology Warns Of Dangers From Illegally-Distributed Contact Lenses
medicalnewstoday.com — “Although over-the-counter sales of nonprescription cosmetic contact lenses have been illegal in the United States since 2005, these decorative contact lenses are still widely available without pre” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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American Academy Of Ophthalmology Warns Of Dangers From Illegally-Distributed Contact Lenses http://mnt.to/3B2J #eyehealth
Do you like decorative contact lenses for Halloween? Eye doctors warn you to watch out : News : CNYcentral.com
cnycentral.com — “Eye doctors across New York state are asking consumers to be careful when they're designing their Halloween costumes. They say decorative contact lenses can be dangerous to use if they're not properly fitted.” View full resource at cnycentral.com
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via @CNYCentral: Do you like decorative contact lenses for Halloween? Eye doctors warn you to watch out http://t.co/UasF8d3h
Decorative contact lenses OK if done right, experts say - latimes.com
latimes.com — “According to the Food and Drug Administration, all contact lenses are regulated medical devices that require a prescription and proper fitting by an eye-care professional. Even someone with perfect vision would still require an eye exam and a prescription.” View full resource at latimes.com
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Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You
webmd.com — “Halloween is a good time to remind people that improper use of non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm your vision” View full resource at webmd.com
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FDA: Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You http://t.co/yAjdNMmG
Eye docs cite dangers of wearing contact lenses every day
nydailynews.com — “Don those glasses once in the while: Contact lens wearers are nine times as likely to suffer from ulcers of the cornea than non-wearers.” View full resource at nydailynews.com
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Contact lens wearers are nine times as likely to come down with ulcers of the cornea as are nonwearers http://su.pr/20GJAY
Halloween Safety Alert: DECORATIVE NON-PRESCRIPTION CONTACT LENSES CAN DAMAGE EYES | Facebook
facebook.com — “Bascom Palmer Eye Institute wrote a note titled Halloween Safety Alert: DECORATIVE NON-PRESCRIPTION CONTACT LENSES CAN DAMAGE EYES. Read the full text here.” View full resource at facebook.com
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Halloween Safety Alert: DECORATIVE NON-PRESCRIPTION CONTACT LENSES CAN DAMAGE EYES http://t.co/T8aAcfbf
Newer Contact Lenses Don't Cut Infections
webmd.com — “Neither the newer contact lenses that allow more oxygen into the eye nor daily disposable lenses have reduced the risk of a dangerous eye infection as hoped, according to two new studies.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You (video)|Healthcare Articles, Health Information And Latest Health News Online
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Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You (video) - http://bit.ly/VFasM #Halloween #Follow Friday #TGIF
Statement From The American Academy Of Ophthalmology Regarding Circle Lenses
medicalnewstoday.com — “New decorative contact lenses called circle lenses are an emerging and potentially dangerous trend among teenagers and young adults. In response to this, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Aca” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Statement From The American Academy Of Ophthalmology Regarding Circle Lenses http://mnt.to/3FQP #eyehealth
Miami’s Bascom Palmer warns of decorative contact lenses for Halloween - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com
miamiherald.com — “Wearing decorative contact lenses for Halloween may be all the rage, but it can permanently damage vision, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami School of Medicine warned on Tuesday.” View full resource at miamiherald.com
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Beware of creepy contacts for halloween http://t.co/3S9dTeGr
Eye docs cite dangers of wearing contact lenses every day - New York Daily News
nydailynews.com — “Maybe being called four-eyes isn't so bad after all.Contact lens wearers are nine times as likely to come down with ulcers of the cornea as are nonwearers, according to a new study reported by” View full resource at nydailynews.com
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Concerns Raised About Lady Gaga Inspired Circle Lenses
medicalnewstoday.com — “US eye experts are concerned that Lady Gaga fans may be inadvertently doing themselves harm by rushing out to buy potentially dangerous new types of decorative contact lenses known as circle len” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Concerns Raised About Lady Gaga Inspired Circle Lenses http://mnt.to/3FZ3 #healthnews
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