Guide on different types of contact lenses

by Steven Jones Owner

Contact lenses are medical devices that are made from a plastic like material that are placed over the cornea. They can correct problems like myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism. They may also be termed as cosmetic contact lenses, Halloween contact lenses or theatrical lenses.

Prescription contact lenses

These are the thin plastic lenses that fit over the cornea, the clear part of the eye. Prescription contact lenses are usually made up of different types of materials such as silicone, polymacon, polymethyl methacrylate or polymer materials. They are usually light in weight and virtually transparent which makes them hardly noticeable. These contact lenses are used for correcting eye problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism.

Colored contact lenses

Colored contact lenses are made from thin plastic like material and can be soft, hard or even the disposable ones. People who use the disposable contacts have the option of changing their eye color frequently, and can even match them with their makeup and outfits. They can be disposed after every use and replaced with the fresh pair of contact lenses.

Special effect contact lenses

Commonly, these special effect contact lenses cover the iris and have interesting artwork on them. They can be plano or corrective and are used for decorative purposes only. They can make your eyes look really out of the world as far as the design is concerned. They can make your eyes look anything like that of an animal, look diseased, alien or anything else that a person could imagine.

Scleral contact lenses

Scleral lenses are also available in smaller size and are known as mini-sclera lenses. These lenses can add life to your Halloween costume and are available in ample variety such as zombie contact lenses, werewolf contacts, and blood sucking monster contacts and so on. Mini-sclera lenses let you get into any inhuman character and can make your party really entertaining. They cover your natural eye color completely and can give a realistic appeal to your overall look.

Scleral contact lenses are almost similar to rigid gas permeable lenses and have large diameter. They create a chamber of fluid known as vault over the surface of the cornea and rectify all the corneal irregularities. They are used not only for the correction of vision related issues but also there are special-effect scleral lenses used for cosmetic purposes.

If you are considering buying a pair of prescription contact lenses or any other type of contact lenses, consider buying it from a reputed online retailer like sclera-lenses. They provide all types of contact lenses such as sclera lenses, mini sclera contact lenses, crazy and Halloween, colored contact lenses, prescription contact lenses and various other lens accessories.

Most of their contacts are in stock and therefore will be sent to you no later than next working day. All their packages are shipped with a tracking number so that you can check your order status. All the relevant details can be found on your local post’s website.