If you've ever seen a
pair of colored contact lenses on the shelf at your local optometrist's office,
then you probably know that they are not FDA approved for sale. So how do they
get approved? The FDA only classifies cosmetic contact lenses as medical
devices, therefore they have to be checked against this in terms of whether or
not the company manufacturing them is part of the organization. You shouldn't
purchase colored contact lenses, otherwise, which haven't been approved and
tested by the FDA in the state where you live. If an eye doctor prescribes them
to you, then he is not necessarily recommending them to be FDA approved.
In some states, lenses
can only be sold with a prescription, however many places are starting to allow
all sellers to sell them without a prescription. However, you still need a
prescription in order to purchase some non-prescription colored contact lenses.
That's because in the case of most non-prescription lenses, the FDA requires
the seller to document and provide proof that the lenses are appropriate for
the consumer's need. This includes things like measuring your vision and what
corrective powers the lenses would provide you with. Even though many people
don't buy these types of contacts with the thought that they aren't FDA
approved, there are still dangers associated with them.
Do you know that if you
don't buy the right lenses, then you could be doing harm to your eyes? One
example of this is when you wear non FDA approved contact lenses for an
extended period of time. When the chemicals from the lenses interact with your
eyes, then you're in danger of getting some very serious eye problems. Some
common ailments that result from wearing non FDA approved lenses include
headaches, nausea, nasal congestion, and even eye fatigue. If you wear them for
more than eight hours, then you could run the risk of these eye problems, which
could end up compromising your eyesight.
To avoid these issues,
it helps to find a contact lens supplier that is licensed to sell the FEDIA
approved contacts. To find these suppliers, you can visit the website of the
Federal Drug Administration and search for them. If you have any questions, then
the FDA has toll-free numbers where you can speak to a FDA representative about
the details regarding the sale of these lenses. When you visit the website for
a contact lens supplier, you'll need to put in your prescription information so
that the FDA can transfer your data to their database. From there, you can see
what types of lenses are available to you.
The type of lens you
should get depends on the issue of your vision and what you're trying to
correct. If you have vision problems, then the quality of your contacts may not
be high enough. It's also important to note that if you use contact lenses for
more than six months at a time, it's best to get a refractive surgery done so
that your eyes can heal properly. If you do not have an eye infection, then the
lenses may irritate your eyes or even cause an eye infection. This will not
qualify as an FDA approved use for the contacts.
Since the FEDIA
approved contacts for vision correction have guidelines to follow, you can rest
assured that you're getting the highest quality and safest contact lenses for
your eyes. You can choose from disposable, daily, monthly, short, or long term
lenses. Your choice will also depend on whether you want color or tinted lenses
and if you're also looking for special features, such as anti-reflective, UV,
or water resistant lenses. You can get any combination of these features
depending on what your vision needs are. Once you've found the perfect pair of
contacts, talk to your eye doctor to find out more about how to use them and if
they will help with your particular needs.
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