Experts urge wearers to buy from registered opticians or doctors to avoid possible infection and sight lossHalloween partygoers – including children and teenagers – are being warned by UK medical experts of the dangers of “spooky” or coloured contact lenses. They are often referred to as zero-powered lenses, as unlike standard contact lenses they do not correct the wearer’s vision. A recent Omnibus survey reveals that 7% of the general public have worn zero-powered contact lenses, but the proportion is significantly higher (21%) among those aged 25- to 34-years-old. “Each year we treat patients, including children under 16, who have developed eye conditions after wearing cosmetic contact lenses,” said Badrul Hussain, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields eye hospital. Vicky McDermott, chief executive of the General Optical Council, said: “When worn safely, the risks associated with cosmetic contact lenses are low.

Source: The Guardian October 18, 2017 23:01 UTC