Costume & Color Contact Lenses: What You Need to Know Before Halloween 2025
Halloween in Los Angeles and Santa Monica is always a time for creativity. From elaborate makeup to detailed costumes, many people are already planning their perfect look for Halloween 2025. A growing trend is to complete a costume with color or costume contact lenses—whether it’s glowing vampire eyes, catlike pupils, or a bold new color to match your character.
But before you add those lenses to your shopping list, it’s important to know: not all contact lenses are created equal—and not all are safe.
Why Costume Contacts Can Be Risky
While you may see inexpensive “Halloween contacts” sold online or in costume shops, these lenses often skip FDA approval and may not meet safety standards. Wearing them can lead to:
Eye infections
Corneal scratches
Serious vision loss
In fact, any type of contact lens—cosmetic or prescription—sits directly on your cornea, which means proper fit and hygiene are critical.
Safe Options for Halloween Looks
At OptiHealth Optometry in Santa Monica, we provide safe, FDA-approved color contact lenses that give you the dramatic look you want without compromising your eye health. Whether you need prescription or non-prescription options, we can fit lenses designed specifically for your eyes.
We also take time to show you how to insert, remove, and care for your contacts, so you can enjoy your Halloween without worry.
Why You Need a Contact Lens Exam
Even if you don’t normally wear contacts, you still need a contact lens exam before purchasing color or costume lenses. This exam ensures:
The lenses fit your eye shape correctly
You avoid irritation or damage
You receive proper cleaning and handling instructions
Planning Your Halloween 2025 Costume?
If you’re in Los Angeles or Santa Monica, now is the perfect time to schedule your contact lens exam so your Halloween look comes together safely. Don’t wait until the last minute—appointments book up quickly in October!
Call OptiHealth Optometry today at (310) 917-4474 or schedule online to get your custom-fit color contact lenses in time for Halloween.
Protect your eyes, complete your look, and enjoy the holiday with confidence!
