Colored Contacts

Do you want to change the way you look? You can change your hair style or hair color, but why not to change your eye color as well? With modern contact lenses this is very easy to do. See what color contact lenses can do for your appearance.

What color contact lenses can you find?

There are several types of color contacts, each serving different purpose. Different lenses are suitable for light and dark eyes. There are also contacts for Halloween and other costume parties that can make your eyes appear completely inhuman.

Enhancement tint color lenses.

These lenses are best for people who have light eyes. They wouldn’t make your eye color different, but brighten your natural color. Most popular tints are aqua, blue and green. These lenses are partially transparent, so natural pattern of your iris is visible through it. That is why, enhancement lenses look very realistic.

Many companies produce color contact lenses for light eyes. Most popular and naturally looking tints are Freshlook Dimensions by Ciba Vision and Acuvue 2 Colors Enhancers by Johnson & Johnson. There is also a very interesting color lenses called Freshlook Radiance. These lenses illuminate your eyes, make them appear sparkling. The effect is really stunning.

Opaque color contacts – ideal for dark eyes

If you have brown eyes your only option is opaque color contacts. Enhancement tints will not be visible on your eyes. Most popular colors are blue and jade green. Among many opaque contacts Freshlook Colorblends and Durasoft 3 Colorblends.

The trick in making opaque color lenses look natural is to simulate the natural pattern of human iris. This is the reason they are called Colorblends – it is not a solid color, but a blend of colors to make the lens look realistic. Quality color contacts look very real.

Color contacts tips

- Most color lenses come with corrective powers or in Plano (zero power)

- You need a doctor’s prescription for color contacts even if they are purely for cosmetic purposes

- Color contacts are healthy for your eyes if your care for them properly, it is important to keep them in a special contact lens solution and clean them every time after wearing.

- You shouldn’t wear color contacts for too long, 6-8 hours per day is the maximum recommended by most doctors

If you are still debating whether or not to buy a pair of color contact lenses, make yourself a gift. They can really transform your appearance. And with prices on color lenses going down in recent years, color contacts are very affordable now.

Tatyana Turner
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Times have changed. In early days contact lenses were used just to correct the impaired vision. At that time nobody had ever thought if lenses were cosmetic equipments. Well, coming up of the colored contact lenses have changed the whole scenario of the contact lens industry. They have become a fashion rage among all the people and especially with the youngsters.

Now a days, people prefer to match color of their outfit to their eye color by wearing colored non prescribed lenses. Such lenses which primarily serve the purpose of complimenting your looks are termed as cosmetic contact lenses. These lenses have been divided into two broad categories. They are opaque lenses and enhancement lenses. The difference between the two are that while the former are used to give a unique look to your eyes, the latter enhances the original color of your eyes.

Generally you do not need the consultation of an eye specialist for using these lenses. They are very much in demand all over the globe. This has led to their availability on the online stores also. Although these lenses do not pose any threat to your eyes, still it is a better advise that you take proper care of them. If you ever feel a slightest of the discomfort while wearing them, they should be taken off immediately.

Another important thing to note is that you should not go in for the sub standard contact lenses just to save a few chunk of your money. Because these cheap lenses can affect your eyes. Try to stick to good brands and before using them it is better to take advice of your eye care specialist. You should clean these non prescribed contact lenses before and after using them. If your lenses fall in the disposable category, then you should not be using them after their expiry time.

In the category of non prescribed contact lenses, Freshlook and Durasoft are the most sought after brands. There are other good brands also that provide such lenses. So before saying yes to any particular brand, take help of the various consumer reviews. These reviews are unbiased and will guide you well towards the best non prescribed contact lenses at the prices that you can comfortably afford.

Ashish Jain
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