One complainant alleged that some vendors allow prospective customers to try on lenses before making a purchase, and that several individuals may try on the same lens. The reported injuries involved contact lenses intended to change the color or appearance of the eye rather than for vision correction.
Some lenses being sold have stars or other patterns.
All contact lenses, whether corrective or cosmetic, are prescription devices that can only be legally dispensed by an optometrist or physician licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Anyone considering contact lenses for any purpose should first have a thorough eye health and vision examination by a physician or optometrist, and receive proper lens wear and care instructions. It is essential that a licensed physician or optometrist properly fit the contact lenses and provide proper instruction on cleaning and disinfection. Follow-up visits to a physician or optometrist are also important to assure that lenses fit properly and eye health is not being compromised. Contact lens users who experience eye irritation or other eye problems should consult their physician.