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# eye damage

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October 2023

Here's why you shouldn't wear novelty contact lenses this Halloween

The products, which carry potentially serious health risks, have become increasingly popular in recent years.

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Oct 28th 2023, 11:14 AM

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Here's why you shouldn't wear novelty contact lenses this Halloween

“Cosmetic or coloured contact lenses are often advertised as a fun product to wear but in reality they are extremely dangerous.”

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Oct 28th 2017, 9:45 AM