Doctors warn against misusing contact lenses this Halloween

Michigan optometrists say be careful if you plan on wearing decorative contact lenses as part of your costume this Halloween.  

The cat’s eye and other eerie looking contact lenses have grown in popularity in  recent years. 

Matt Maki is the president of the Michigan Optometric Association. He said if worn inappropriately decorative contact lenses could seriously damage a person’s eyes.   

“Assuming they fit appropriately …worn appropriately….handled appropriately by the patient they’re fine.   I have personally fit these for patients.  Like I said, as long as it’s done appropriately there’s not an issue," said Maki.  

Maki urged people planning on wearing decorative contact lenses this Halloween should learn how to properly clean and disinfect them.