Cosmetic Contact Lens
Have you always been dreaming to have those
hazel- blue eyes so you will look like your favorite Hollywood
celebrity? At this juncture, that is no longer a problem because of
the abundance of optical shops that sell a whole lot of pairs of
cosmetic contact lens that come in various colors
and designs. However, in the quest of trying to appear
aesthetically good, there have also been a lot of dangerous cases
reported.
It was said that there was a second year
highschool student who donned on a pair of cosmetic contact
lens she purchased from a nearby grocery store. She was
raring to buy those green shade tints in order to match the hue of
her tennis shoes. When it was time for her to go to bed, she
removed the new ocular aid. In the morning, she found herself
waking up in pain with one inflaming eye while the other was
oozing.
It was then found out that the cosmetic contact
lens the 15 year old girl wore was without any prescription. One of
the most vital parts of the human body was infected which took
about a whole year of treatment. Worst, it even required a cornea
transplant in order to save her vision in order not to permanently
leave her blind. Until now, her sight has not yet been restored to
the original condition.
As she was interviewed, she explained that
cosmetic contact lens is one of the cheap ways to
enhance an outer appearance. It was literally true because she was
only able to pay $25 and the ocular aid even coordinated with her
outfit that particular day. She further said that she was all the
more attracted because it was utilized by a lot of other teenagers.
It was very convenient to procure because fragile pieces to be
inserted onto the eyes can be acquired even in gasoline
stations.
According to executive director of Contact Lens
Institute, Ed Schilling, delicate pieces not really intended to
correct any visual problem have been easily put on sale by
retailers. In the information superhighway, there are even
countless websites that will consider a good as sold even in the
absence of any prescription. Dr. James Saviola from the American
Food and Drug Administration said that the situation has to be
stopped as soon as possible because there can be more potential
victims and can even lead to greater health risks such as
blindness.
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