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[C828]Colored Contacts Without Prescription

by Frank Hague, Fra

There are so many brands of colored contact lenses on the market today, you are bound to find the exact shade you're searching for. Selecting the correct color selection depends on your natural eye color, hair color, skin tone, and the degree of change you want. Ophthalmologists and optometrists will let you have a free in-office trial to see whether a given type of lens is right for you. Don't purchase unless you are completely satisfied with the change you see in the office, since a lens that looks good in an advertisement may not look good on you.

Colored contact lenses range from slightly tinted to completely opaque. The lightest tints enhance natural eye color without changing it, while it is possible to change the color of even dark brown eyes with the completely opaque lenses. Technology and design have improved considerably since colored contacts were first introduced onto the market, and the new color looks completely natural. Rather than being monochromatic, newer models combine at least 3 shades to create subtle, natural depth.

The lowest level of color is called a visibility tint. These colored contact lenses are lightly tinted to make it easier for the wearer to find the lens if it is dropped. Such a light tint does not affect eye color. Enhancement tints are translucent colors meant to enhance the natural eye color. These are slightly darker than a visibility tint. Color tints are darker and more opaque lenses that change eye color, and these come in a wide array of specialty colors, including amethyst, violet, and green.

There are even novelty lenses available for costume parties and Halloween, featuring such patterns as cat and reptile eyes. This can be a great way to complete a costume.

Because only the area covering the iris is colored, these lenses do not color the wearer's vision. The opening for the pupil has been optimized in size so that the colored portion will not be noticed by the wearer. The exception is specialty contact lenses with a light-filtering tint. These colored contact lenses are designed for athletes and sports fans. They enhance certain colors and mute others, just like sunglasses. For example, contact lenses for tennis players would enhance optic yellow, the color of tennis balls.

Colored contacts are available for people with perfect vision, but it is still safest to buy them ( the first pair, anyway) from an optometrist, who will perform a pre-sale eye exam to rule out any eye problems that would make wearing contacts inadvisable. Conditions which would preclude contact lens wear are the inability to produce enough tears (dry eye syndrome), constant exposure to fumes, a history of viral infection of the cornea, or an inability to take proper care of contact lenses with regard to hygiene.

Colored contacts are available in all the same prescription strengths as regular contacts, as well as for patients with astigmatism. Like standard contact lenses, they come in disposable as well as non-disposable brands. For instance, Dura-Soft sells non-disposables, while other manufacturers such as Fresh Look sell disposables. Depending on the brand and how well the non-disposables are cared for, they can last for 45 to 180 days.

Colored lenses require the exact same care as regular contact lenses. Never share your contacts lenses with anyone.

Once you have had an eye exam and have settled on the brand you like best, many websites offer great deals on contact lenses. One pair of colored contacts usually retails for around $15-$20, depending on the brand, and two pairs for $25- $36. However, shopping around on several websites may net a special sale for a lower price.

Once you get your first pair of colored contacts, you may like them so much that you purchase additional colors to match your every mood or outfit.

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.

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