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[H1517]How To Put Contact Lenses

by Brandon Hopkins, Bra

Since the mass production of contact lenses, people have been using them to adjust the color of their eyes, and the look as well. Some people even go as far and buying cosmetic contact lenses that make the wearer appear to not have a pupil or retina. While this may seem extreme, many people use them as a prop for a movie or short film while other people wear them as part of a costume during Halloween. Cosmetic contact sales are known to double or triple during October when people begin buying them as part of their Halloween costume.

One of the most prolific places you'll see cosmetic contact lenses is in Hollywood. Not just at the movie studios, but with celebrities as well. Many celebrities wear cosmetic contact lenses every time they're in public and have even gone so far as to have their agents tell people that the cosmetic lenses are actually the real eye color while everyone else really knows the truth.

When you're trying to pick out color cosmetic lenses there are a few things that you'll want to remember.

1. People know what your eyes really look like. If you have brown eyes and one day show up to work with bright blue eyes, people will notice. They may like it, but everyone will know you're wearing contact lenses. Unless you're trying to make a fashion statement and get noticed, you probably want to keep the fact that you wear contact lenses hidden. In that case, clear contact lenses are probably right for you.

2. You can change the color over time. If you have dark blue eyes and want them to be lighter, start off slowly. Once you've worn a lighter shade for a few months, go another shade lighter. After a year you should be at the level of color you want and hopefully you were able to pull it off with only some people figuring it out. This method is particularly fitting for those people who are already in a job and don't want to shock people with changes.

3. Don't go too weird. If you choose a lens that is typically reserved for vampires in a Halloween movie, you're likely to alienate more than a few people. If your cosmetic contact lens is anything but a normal eye color, blue, green, brown, etc., expect some people not to like it. People have been known to get "written up" by their employer for not adhering to the dress code. A personal friend didn't get hired and he suspected it was because of his contact lenses!

While those are just 3 quick tips for you when you're trying to choose cosmetic contact lenses, realize that those tips only scratch the surface of information available regarding contact lenses. Don't just take my word for it, consult your physician about different colors that are available and find what you really like before settling for standard clear contacts.

If you have already talked to your doctor about cosmetic contact lenses, find some you really like and get them ordered!

Taking care of your contact lenses is very important. Properly maintaining your lenses is basically broken down into two categories, and these are disinfection and cleaning. Failing to do either of these things can lead to severe consequences for the health of your eyes. When you clean your lenses, you want to use a special cleaner in order to remove dirt and debris. Disinfecting the lenses will keep them clear of harmful bacteria which can cause your eyes to become infected.

To clean your contacts, you will first want to take them out of your eyes and place them onto your hands. Now you want to take you cleaning solution and place small drops on the lenses. After this, take your index finger and rub the lenses lightly so that they are not scratched. When you take the cleaner off the contacts, you want to make sure you use a solution which is recommended by the manufacturer. It is best to avoid using tap water. Tap water contains bacteria which could be very harmful if it gets into your eyes.

Once you've done this, your contact lenses will be cleaned, but they also need to be sterilized. To sterilize your contacts, they will have to be placed in a case. The case will then need to be filled with a disinfecting agent. It will typically take four hours for the contacts to become completely sterilized. Because of this, many people sterilize their contacts prior to going to bed. When you care for your contacts, it is also important to remove proteins from the surface of the lenses.

If you are wearing contact lenses for the first time, you may be wandering how to tell which way your lenses are facing when you remove them. You can do this by placing the lens on one finger with the cup facing upward. Hold the lens in front of you, and if it is has the shape of a "U", this means it is facing the right side, and is ready to be inserted. Some companies mark their contacts with a laser, and this is another way to determine if they are on the right side.

It is important to never share you contact lenses with others. Contacts are medical tools, and as such should only be worn by the person they are prescribed to. They will not fit anyone else, and it is not good hygiene to share them with others. You or those you share your lenses with could get an infection which is dangerous.

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