{"id":6290,"date":"2026-10-28T13:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.inofinstitut.com\/halloween-costume-contact-lenses-what-you-should-know-before-wearing-them\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T08:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:55:47","slug":"halloween-costume-contact-lenses-what-you-should-know-before-wearing-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.inofinstitut.com\/en\/halloween-costume-contact-lenses-what-you-should-know-before-wearing-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Costume Contact Lenses: What You Should Know Before Wearing Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

White eyes, cat eyes, red eyes or spiral patterns: costume contact lenses have become one of the most popular Halloween accessories. The problem is that many people buy them as if they were a wig or a mask, when in fact they are contact lenses<\/strong>, meaning medical devices that rest directly on the cornea. Even if they have no prescription, the risks are the same as with any contact lenses.<\/p>\n

Why They Are Not Just Another Accessory<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cornea is the transparent layer at the front of the eye and needs oxygen to stay healthy. A poor-quality contact lens, one with low oxygen permeability or one that does not fit the shape of the eye properly, can rub against it and cause small abrasions. Bacteria or fungi can enter through these wounds and cause keratitis, an infection that, in severe cases, can leave scars and cause permanent vision loss.<\/p>\n

The risk increases significantly with contact lenses purchased from costume shops, bazaars, street markets or websites without proper guarantees: it is not known what materials or pigments they are made from, and no one has checked whether they are suitable for the eyes of the person who will wear them.<\/p>\n

If You Are Going to Wear Them<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Buy them from an optician<\/strong> and have an optician-optometrist check that they are suitable for you, even if they have no prescription.<\/li>\n
  2. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly<\/strong> before putting them in and taking them out.<\/li>\n
  3. Never share them,<\/strong> not even to let someone try them on for a moment.<\/li>\n
  4. Wear them for only a few hours<\/strong> and remove them before going to sleep, even if you are very tired when you return from the party.<\/li>\n
  5. Do not rinse them with tap water or saliva.<\/strong> Use only the appropriate contact lens solution and a clean case.<\/li>\n
  6. If they are disposable, throw them away<\/strong> after use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Eye Makeup, Glitter and False Eyelashes<\/strong><\/p>\n