- What is a Paraoptometric
- Children's Vision
- Conjunctivitis
- Contact Lenses
- Diabetes
- Digital Eyestrain
- Driving
- Eye Deserve More
- General Eye Health and Vision
- Glaucoma
- Low Vision
- Online Vision Tests
- Optometry Careers
- Pregnancy and Vision
- Save Your Vision Month
- Smoking and Eyes
- Solar Eclipse
- Sports
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- UV Protection
Decorative Contact Lenses
Decorative contact lenses are popular costume additions come Halloween, but non-prescribed lenses could put wearers at risk for serious eye problems. That’s why AOA reminds patients that all contact lenses, whether corrective or decorative, require a prescription from their eye care provider.
Video on “Halloween Scare: Decorative Contact Lenses Can Put Your Eyes at Risk.”
Sample stock image of decorative contact lenses that can be used on your digital platforms, including social media.
Decorative Lens Social Media Posts
Facebook and Twitter social media posts for Halloween that include links to additional information on decorative contact lenses.
Press Release Template: The Dangers of Non-Prescription Decorative Lenses
A press release that informs patients of the risks involved in wearing non-prescription contact lenses.
On the radar: Emerging technologies
The AOA’s New Technology Committee shares five areas they are investigating and how they might affect your practice.
‘What more can I do?’ Change Agents ready to advance myopia care
Nearly 3,000 doctors of optometry joined The Myopia Collective, a groundbreaking partnership by the AOA and CooperVision determined to bring about a shift in the clinical management of young patients with myopia.
Making the grade
Paraoptometric gives Remote Proctored Testing a passing grade for its convenience. Learn more about remote testing for paraoptometric certification.