'Colored' and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must

Decorative contact lenses, also called 'colored' or 'costume' contact lenses, are not cosmetics or over-the-counter merchandise. They are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and you need a prescription to avoid eye injury. Before buying these lenses, here's what you should know.

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm275069.htm

Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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