Be safe with cosmetic contacts this Halloween with tips from Johnson & Johnson. #MC #sponsored

I wrote this review while participating in an Influencer campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. and received a promotional item from Mom Central to thank me for participating.

 

Halloween is on the rise and that means we all are looking for the PERFECT costume! Most the time I like to add an extra touch of creepy with cosmetic contacts such as different colored contacts and ones with funky designs. Although they look amazing, using cosmetic contacts without the proper prescription, even if you don’t need contacts can be very harmful to your eyes.

I’ve been wearing contacts for years and know that the wrong prescription can seriously hurt your eyeballs. You wouldn’t borrow someone else’s underwear because it’s well, beyond super gross. Well, think of how wrong that is and it’s just as bad when you wear contacts that aren’t meant for you eyes. If you or your teen are wanting a pair of special contacts, make sure to visit your local optometrist and have your eyes checked out first. You can then use the script from your Dr. to order the proper contacts and make sure you and/or your teen’s eyes are protected. Not only is it important to have a prescription, but also to practice good hygiene habits when inserting and removing contact lenses as well as following wearing and replacement schedules, proper lens care, and disinfecting routines.

 

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., manufacturer of ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses wishes to reminds us – especially teens – how important it is to practice safe contact lens wear and care. They’ve even created an ACUMINDER® Tool, a free service that sends an automatic reminder via email and/or cell phone text message on when to replace contact lenses, when to order new lenses and when to schedule an eye exam. Registration is free and open to all contact lens wearers!

Here are few great Do’s and Don’t s when it comes to cosmetic contacts.

Do:

• Wash and rinse your hands thoroughly with a mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel before handling your lenses
• Put in your contacts before you put on your makeup or any costume paint.
• Remove lenses immediately if you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, and redness of the eye or other problems and promptly contact your eye care professional
• Always remove, clean and disinfect your lenses according to the schedule recommended by your eye doctor

Don’t:

• Wear another person’s lenses
• Wear lenses longer than the time frame recommended by your eye doctor
• Rinse your lenses in water from the tap or expose them to any water—such as swimming or showering—while wearing them
• Use anything aside from recommended solution by your eye doctor, such as saliva, to lubricate your lenses

If you’re planning on upping you scare factor this Halloween with cosmetic lenses or letting your teen do so, please be sure that both of you do so safely and properly. It’s always more fun to end a holiday with happy eyes!

Read on HERE for more info from Johnson & Johnson on keeping your eyes healthy.

Wishing you all a safe and fun Halloween!