One of the best special effects contact lenses on the market are vampire contact lenses. They are particularly popular at Halloween of course, but they can be equally effective for theatrical purposes. If you are in your local play or involved with any thespian activity, vampire contact lenses can be a very effective addition to your makeup toolbox. If you feel a bit mischievous of course, you can always pop them in when you have visitors knock on your door. Special effects contact lenses have been known to have a remarkable effect on the door to door salesmen population.

Vampire contact lenses can be used by anybody whether they need vision correction or not, but equally, if you want lenses with vision correction, then the special effects lenses that you buy over the counter will not help you. They will not be prescription lenses, so if you suffer from astigmatism or any similar optical complaint, these lenses will not help correct your vision.

Vampire contact lenses are prepared differently from conventional cosmetic coloured contacts in that they are not tinted. Because of the effect required, the lenses are actually printed. Because of this, the effect that they produce can be quite stunning.

Those who wear contact lenses on a daily basis will have no problem inserting vampire contact lenses into their eyes, or removing them, and will be familiar with the daily routines required for contact lens care. If you have never worn contacts before however, you should consult your eye care professional when ordering any cosmetic contact lenses, for no other reason than to ensure that your eyes won't suffer from their use, and for understanding and applying the daily care needed for your eyes and for your lenses in order to protect your optical health.

It is essential that you maintain good hygiene when wearing any type of contact lens, and cosmetic vampire contact lenses are no different. Eye infections can be very serious, so following approved guidelines for the use and care of contact lenses is very important. It is imperative that you clean the lenses thoroughly before and after inserting them in your eyes, and also clean your hands before and after removal or insertion. I think it goes without saying that you should never share your lenses with anyone else, or share anyone else's lenses, even if you know them. However, the warning is worth repeating again here.

As a final word of caution, remember that when you are at a function or a party, keep an eye out for any other party goer's wearing vampire contact lenses. Pay particular attention when they take their lenses out. If for any reason, their eyes look the same with the lenses out as the lenses in, turn round and run like crazy!