But with contact lenses a little mistake can mean an excruciating eye infection that can cause permanent blindness.
Can contacts make you blind.
Safety issues steinemann says some of the lenses sold illegally are made overseas using.
Corneal infections from contact lenses are very serious problems and can cause blindness he said.
Therefore they should only be used responsibly and safely.
Contact lenses are technically considered as a medical device not a cosmetic item.
Contacts could soak in the fumes or act as a reservoir for these fumes which could cause increased pain and possible damage if kept on the eye for a long period of time.
However there is no.
The contact lens that can help the blind see again.
By fiona macrae for the daily mail updated.
Your contact lenses can make you blind.