Four frightening ways non-prescription costume contact lenses can ruin your vision
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Thomas Steinemann, professor of ophthalmology, discussed the danger of wearing non-prescribed contact lenses. “There is a reason the FDA regulates the sale of contact lenses, and that’s because the over-the-counter versions have been shown to cause serious, irreparable damage to your vision if they’re not sterile or fitted to your eyes,” he said.
