Doctors For Visual Freedom

Just because you can buy colored contacts without a prescription, doesn't mean it's safe or legal to do so. Wearing unprescribed contacts without guidance from a professional can lead to a multitude of lifelong problems. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment for cosmetic contacts, regardless of your vision.

Laura's Story: Costume Contacts Scarred My Eye Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg, W.Va., had "extreme pain in both eyes," she said.

As Halloween approaches, many people turn to colored contacts as the finishing touch to their costumes. In the United States, it is illegal to sell contacts without a prescription due to the various risks associated with contact wear. Especially contacts purchased from untrustworthy sources.

Call us at 312-291-9680 to schedule an appointment so you can get safe colored contacts in time for Halloween.

Danger: Colored Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes Wearing colored contact lenses without a prescription may seem harmless, but beware: Costume contacts can severely damage your eyes and even cause blindness if they're not fitted by an eye specialist.