Halloween revellers warned of novelty contact lens risk

By Aura McMenamin

Coloured contact lenses have become a staple product in most Halloween looks in recent years.

Whether you want be a zombie, witch or vampire you can usually find the perfect make up tutorial online and this often includes novelty lenses.

However, opticians Specsavers are warning people to be aware of the risks associated with wearing novelty lenses.

According to Specsavers, novelty contact lenses can cause some scary side effects such as red eye, infections and scratches.

Sinead Clohessy, Specsavers Ireland Chairperson said: “Halloween contact lenses have become incredibly popular in recent years, however, consumers often are not aware of the risks associated with misusing contact lenses.”