SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether you're goblin or ghoul, vampire or witch, poor costume choices—including decorative contact lenses and flammable costumes—can haunt you long after Halloween if they cause injury.
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With Halloween approaching, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use decorative contact lenses without a prescription and fitting from an eye care professional. The lenses can cause serious disorders and infections that could result in vision loss.
See our "lucky 13" tips for a safe Halloween at
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm230283.htm.
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SOURCE U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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