Quick Facts About Colored Contact Lenses

by David McNeil

A long time ago, people just had to deal with the eye color that they were born with; but now there is the option of color contact lenses – which are sometimes referred to as colored contacts without prescription. Let’s discuss the different types available and give you some quick facts to use.

Color contact lenses give individuals the ability to change their natural eye color. Even if an individual wants them only for cosmetic reasons, a prescription is required to purchase color contacts.

The color that someone gets depends on the natural color of their eyes. Those with light eyes have more options than those with darker colored eyes. There are different types of color contact lenses that have different effects on the eyes.

Transparent contacts have color in them but are mostly see through, so that the natural color of the eye is enhanced and not covered. The most popular transparent colored contacts are blue, sea green and aqua.

On the other hand, opaque contact lenses are more popular among individuals with darker eyes. These type of color contact lenses are not transparent and change the color of a naturally darker eye to a lighter eye color. Opaque contact lenses usually come in colors like hazel or blue.

The contact lenses that are both slightly transparent and change the color of the eye are ones that have enhancement tint. These contacts enhance the real color of the eye and controls how the iris of the eye appears. The popular colors in these lenses are gray, purple, blue, hazel, green or dark brown.

Another way individuals pick the best color contact lenses is to coordinate them with their skin color or just find the best combination. For instance, green colored contacts look great on people with darker skin.

Color contact lenses, no matter the color, come in the form of permanent and disposable lenses. Permanent lenses have a harder feel to them and can last up to a year without needing to be replaced. They are more durable and do not tear as easily. Disposable color contacts only last for thirty days and can be ripped more easily. Depending on your stigmatism you may be only allowed to wear permanent color contact lenses.

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