Different types of contact lenses that are a boon for corrective and cosmetic purposes

by Rhonda R. Eckert Halloween and Colored Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are medical devices that are worn over the cornea of the eyes. Ever since their development, they have been a great boon for the people with vision disabilities. Contact lenses perform the same corrective function as the eye glasses do but contact lenses have many benefits over the glasses. The regular contact lenses are the invisible ones and are extremely lightweight. They enable in forming the image on the retina of the eye by either converging or diverging the rays of light entering the eye.

At the beginning, the lenses were made of only hard materials such as glass and covered the most part of the eye. In the 1930, with the advent of plastic, their use in the manufacturing of the contact lenses also started.

Nowadays, not only the lenses are worn for vision corrective purposes but also for corrective purposes. There are various types of contact lenses and some of these are mentioned below:  

Prescription contact lenses

Prescription contact lenses are the thin plastic lenses that fit over the cornea, the clear part of the eye. They 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. The main functions of prescription contact lenses are to correct refractive vision defects and for management of certain medical eye complications.

Colored contact lenses

Colored contact lenses are used when a person want to enhance the color of their eyes or want to completely change the eye color. They are perfect for people with or without vision disorders. The choices in these lenses are increasing day by day as they are available in various color options. Some of the most common colors are blue, green, hazel, pink, brown, purple and many more. They are available in all the colors imaginable. Colored contact lenses can be chosen depending on the person’s natural eye color.

Different types of colored contact lenses include:

Opaque colored contact lenses

These lenses are not at all transparent and can give the wearer a dramatic change. They can change the original eye color completely. If you want to change your eye color for example from brown to green or blue, opaque contact lenses are the best option for you.

Colored contact lenses with enhancement tints

These lenses are almost transparent, so doesn’t provide a dramatic change to the wearer. They just enhance the natural eye color and make the eyes little more sparkling. These contacts are suitable for people who have light colored eyes as they don’t make much difference to dark colored eyes. They seem absolutely natural but give a beautiful look. 

Special effect contact lenses

With the special effect contact lenses, transform your eyes completely and give yourself a fashionable look. 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. There are a huge variety of these special-effect contact lenses available in the market based on color, styles and designs. You can opt from scary Halloween lenses, avatar contact lenses, zombie lenses, cat-eye contact lenses and many more according to your preference.

Another type of special effect contact lenses are those that glow in the dark. They cover the iris with a luminescent color such as red, violet, or yellow. More specialized glow in the dark lenses cover the iris with a special design as well.

Care tips

All the type of contact lenses requires the same type of care. The first and foremost thing is that you get your eyes examined and get a prescription from an experienced eye doctor before wearing any sort of contact lenses. Special effect contact lenses are meant to be worn only for limited time duration as they have colors and designs on them. Ensure to follow the recommended time duration. Also, get your contact lenses replaced as per their prescription schedule; daily, monthly or yearly.

Before handling wash your hands and can use any lens solution to clean the lenses. Use a good quality eye comfort drop as well which will help in maintaining the moisture and will keep your lenses clear and comfortable. Also, make sure to never in sleep in your contact lenses unless they meant for overnight use. To keep your eyes away from infections, never share your pair of contact lenses with anyone.

Consider buying your pair of contact lenses from a leading online retailer like Lenses-Sclera. Whether you are going for a cosplay event or planning for your next Halloween party, they provide contact lenses will fit the bill for sure. When it comes to buying high-quality contacts lenses, they are your best bet. It is because their collection of eye contacts is easy and comfortable to wear, light, and ultra-soft. Their contact lenses have an optimal water level, too, for making your eyes remain hydrated and feel fresh throughout the day.

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