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October 23, 2009 Opticians Council of Canada Warns Against Purchasing Cosmetic Contact Lenses From A Non-Licensed Professional... CLICK HERE to read more.
September 26, 2008 Health Canada Warns Public About Coloured Contact Lenses
OTTAWA - Health Canada, in consultation with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, the Canadian Association of Optometrists, the Opticians Association of Canada, the Retail Council of Canada and the Canadian Association of Chain Drugstores, is warning consumers of serious safety concerns with the use of non-corrective coloured contact lenses, also commonly known as "cosmetic" contacts. CLICK HERE to read more.
September 26, 2008 FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Decorative Contact Lenses Obtained Without a Prescription or Professional Fitting
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about serious risks of permanent eye injury, potentially leading to blindness, presented by non-corrective, decorative contact lenses distributed without a prescription and without proper fitting by an eye care professional. CLICK HERE to read more.
July 23, 2008 Sunglasses: More Than a Fashion Statement
With all the focus on protecting your skin from the damaging effects of the sun, it's good to remember that your eyes need protection too.
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