Contact Lens Dangers
Contact Lens Dangers
Optometrists are warning trick-or-treaters not to play tricks with their eyes this Halloween.
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" Decorative lenses that change the color of your eyes are popular this time of the year but optometrists -- ill fitting contact lenses can lead to infections and injuries. Experts say getting contact lenses from a licensed doctors the best option as well as properly cleaning the lenses with every youth they also advised against sharing contacts and cleaning solution."
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