Who Knew Circles Could Have Such Risks?

At what expense will young girls take for the sake of being beautiful and in style? This question formed in my mind as I was watching ABC News. A story appeared about the current trend of circle contacts due to Lady Gaga's anime-inspired eyes in her music video "Bad Romance". Sure, these contacts bring a larger and cartoonish affect, but they contain many risks. First off, circle contacts are not even FDA approved, which means they are illegal. The only way to buy these contacts are online. Because circle contacts are illegal, a buyer does not know if the contacts were "made is safe and clean conditions", and because "people's cornea sizes are different, it is impossible to know if they are the right fit." Although circle contacts have the same risks as all contacts, Dr. Assumpta Madu of the Montefiore Medical Center states that circle contacts have the "potential for somebody to lose their vision within twenty-four hours". Even with all of these risks, young American girls still buy these illegal contacts for the sake of being fashionable, but is it really worth it?