FDA Teams Up with Hollywood To Warn of Black-Market Contact Lenses

Decorative contact lenses get 'horror story' warning from FDA (Fox News)

The gruesome eye injuries depicted on the TV show "American Horror Story" are being used to warn consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced June 26.

Decorative contact lenses can cause eye injuries, including tears on the eye's surface, which may lead to infection, serious eye damage and even blindness.

In a joint campaign, the FDA, the American Optometric Association and the Entertainment Industries Council are releasing two videos to inform consumers, especially teenagers, about the safety of these contact lenses.