Halloween offers the opportunity to change your appearance, put on a costume and specialty makeup. Cosmetic contact lenses can complete your costume.

However, Dr. Craig McCabe at McCabe Vision Center says costume contacts can be dangerous to your eyes:

Dr. McCabe says it's just not worth your eye health by purchasing online or at a non-medical professional:

Dr. McCabe says the only safe way to wear Halloween costume contacts is to see your eye doctor to obtain a prescription.