Friday, May 23, 2003
Colored Contact Lenses

Bipartisan Bill to Protect Consumers from Unsafe Contact Lenses

Rep. John Boozman and Rep. Waxman have introduced legislation that would reverse an April 2003 FDA decision to classify noncorrective lenses as cosmetics, a move which weakened safety standards. Manufactured improperly or used without medical supervision, colored contact lenses can cause serious eye infections and loss of vision.