Halloween Safety Warning: Frightening Risks of Non-Prescription Costume Contact Lenses

Bascom Palmer: Wearing costume contact lenses to enhance your Halloween costume may seem like a good idea, but beware, dangerous chemicals and painful infections can lead to permanent eye damage and vision loss. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are warning costume shoppers about over-the-counter decorative lenses after a recent study found that several varieties tested positive for chlorine and other harmful chemicals.