Are Color Contact Lenses Right For You?
Today, contact lenses are not only worn for correcting vision, instead but some contact lenses are also worn for fashion. Colored contact lenses are popular and come in a wide variety of colors ranging from natural appearances such as brown and blue to unique statement colors such as purple and amber. Wearing these colored contacts can be a fun way to change your look!
What Types of Contacts are Colors Available For?
Currently, there are limited options for colored contacts. There are daily wear colored contact lenses and monthly wear colored contact lenses.
The daily wear contact lenses are a great option for those who wish to wear the lenses for special occasions only such as during a theatrical performance when going out, or only for a specific picture.
The monthly wear contact lenses are more suited to those who plan to wear the contact lenses daily and want the same color each day.
Can Color Contact Lenses Correct Vision Too?
While colored contact lenses may be worn for a fashion piece or simply to enhance cosmetic appearance, the lenses are manufactured the same way and to the same standards as other contact lenses which are clear.
As such, these colored contact lenses can correct vision by providing prescription correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
There are even colored contact lenses that can correct presbyopia and alleviate the need for reading glasses.
What Do Colored Contact Lenses Look Like?
Colored contact lenses have a painted iris in the desired color. This is designed to cover the natural iris completely and is slightly larger than the typical iris.
When opening a colored contact lens, it will appear just as any other lens with the exception of the new colored iris on the outside of the lens.
Colored contact lenses are made to appear as natural as possible and have contours, color variations, and slight differences within the iris portion of the lens.
What Colors are Available?
Colored contact lenses are available in the majority of typical eye colors including brown, hazel, blue, and green.
The colors can expand well beyond the normal colors and have been produced in bright shades of emerald, sapphire, amethyst, amber, and gold.
For theatrical purposes, colored contact lenses are available in completely black, with altered pupils, as cat eyes, or even solid red.
Do You Need a Prescription for Color Contact Lenses?
Colored contact lenses are no different than clear contact lenses; to be purchased legally, there must be a valid contact lens prescription.
An eye doctor will fit the contact lenses to correct the vision if needed or fit comfortably on the eye without altering the vision.
Contact lenses are medical devices that carry a significant risk of infection or trauma if worn inappropriately or without the proper care.
Colored contact lenses are often sold illegally with or without knowledge of the dangers that are presented to the eyes if the lenses fit incorrectly or are worn inappropriately.
Our eye doctors at GHEye excel in the prescription of glasses, contact lenses and the diagnosis of a variety of eye diseases. Call our optometrists at (571) 445-3692 to schedule your appointment today to be evaluated for color contact lenses. Our eye doctors, Dr. Ally Stoeger and Dr. Jennifer Sun provide the highest quality optometry services and eye exams in the Gainesville VA, and Haymarket VA areas.
Today, contact lenses are not only worn for correcting vision, instead but some contact lenses are also worn for fashion. Colored contact lenses are popular and come in a wide variety of colors ranging from natural appearances such as brown and blue to unique statement colors such as purple and amber. Wearing these colored contacts can be a fun way to change your look!
What Types of Contacts are Colors Available For?
Currently, there are limited options for colored contacts. There are daily wear colored contact lenses and monthly wear colored contact lenses.
The daily wear contact lenses are a great option for those who wish to wear the lenses for special occasions only such as during a theatrical performance when going out, or only for a specific picture.
The monthly wear contact lenses are more suited to those who plan to wear the contact lenses daily and want the same color each day.
Can Color Contact Lenses Correct Vision Too?
While colored contact lenses may be worn for a fashion piece or simply to enhance cosmetic appearance, the lenses are manufactured the same way and to the same standards as other contact lenses which are clear.
As such, these colored contact lenses can correct vision by providing prescription correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
There are even colored contact lenses that can correct presbyopia and alleviate the need for reading glasses.
What Do Colored Contact Lenses Look Like?
Colored contact lenses have a painted iris in the desired color. This is designed to cover the natural iris completely and is slightly larger than the typical iris.
When opening a colored contact lens, it will appear just as any other lens with the exception of the new colored iris on the outside of the lens.
Colored contact lenses are made to appear as natural as possible and have contours, color variations, and slight differences within the iris portion of the lens.
What Colors are Available?
Colored contact lenses are available in the majority of typical eye colors including brown, hazel, blue, and green.
The colors can expand well beyond the normal colors and have been produced in bright shades of emerald, sapphire, amethyst, amber, and gold.
For theatrical purposes, colored contact lenses are available in completely black, with altered pupils, as cat eyes, or even solid red.
Do You Need a Prescription for Color Contact Lenses?
Colored contact lenses are no different than clear contact lenses; to be purchased legally, there must be a valid contact lens prescription.
An eye doctor will fit the contact lenses to correct the vision if needed or fit comfortably on the eye without altering the vision.
Contact lenses are medical devices that carry a significant risk of infection or trauma if worn inappropriately or without the proper care.
Colored contact lenses are often sold illegally with or without knowledge of the dangers that are presented to the eyes if the lenses fit incorrectly or are worn inappropriately.