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    CNA938 - Health Matters: The cost of using cheap contact lenses could be expensive

    CNA 938 featured Dr Val Phua from Eagle Eye Centre on the rising popularity of cosmetic contact lenses, the risks of buying them online, and why they are classified as medical devices.

    18 May 2026

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    Health Matters: The cost of using cheap contact lenses could be expensive

    In a recent crackdown of illegal health products sold on local e-commerce and social media platforms by the Health Science Authority (HSA), local authorities found that more than 82 per cent of the listings were for unregistered contact lenses. Dr Val Phua, Director of Cataract & Refractive Surgery & Comprehensive Ophthalmic Services at Eagle Eye Centre, discusses the dangers of counterfeit lenses and the types of eye complications that can arise from using unregistered contact lenses.

    Find out more about eye pain conditions related to incorrect contact lens use here: https://www.eagleeyecentre.com.sg/symptoms/eye-pain