Colored contact lenses can be a fun and easy way to get a different look. While these lenses can be made to help with your vision they are also great fashion accessory and can be worn by people who don't even need vision correction. These lenses come in a huge assortment of colors to match with any outfit or mood.

Many people don't realize that there is a wide availability of colors in contact lenses and almost any prescription can be made using a color option. And even people that do know this, are hesitant to try colored contacts because they don't want to surprise people with the huge change in their eye color. But the truth is that you can get contacts that have even a subtle change in color which can add drama to your looks and make wearing contacts more fun.

For those who don't need them for vision correction and just want colored lenses for the fun of it, you'll still have to see an eye doctor and get a prescription for the lenses. This type of prescription for lenses that do not include vision correction has a special name and it is called a plano prescription. The doctor will measure the curvature and width of your eye to get a perfect fit for your new lenses.

One thing that cannot be stressed enough, however, is that even if you have a prescription for lenses that don't have any vision correction you should never share them with someone else. Many people believe that since the lenses won't affect your vision they can swap with their friends, sort of like swapping shirts or dresses. This should never be done under any circumstances since the lenses are fitted exactly to the shape of your eye. This can make them uncomfortable to wear, but the most important reason not to share contact lenses with anyone is that you may be subjecting your eye to harmful bacteria that can cause irritation or worse.

When it comes to colored contact lenses, there are a few options that you need to understand. If you want to completely change your eye color - like from a dark color to a light you will need opaque contact lenses. The colored contact lenses are actually tinted and will add a bit of color to these existing color of your eyes. You can actually find many types of tints and not all of them are designed for changing the color of your eyes.

Some tints are called visibility tints and these are designed to make the lens easier to see so that you can handle them easier. Anyone who's ever dropped a clear contact will agree that a little bit of color can make it a lot easier to find in a sink. You can also get enhancement tints which are a deeper tint that work to enhance and intensify your natural eye color.

Some lenses are coated with a UV protection tint and these are great for people who spend a lot of time outdoors. These colored contact lenses don't necessarily change your eye color but they'll help reduce glare from the sun. Along these lines, a great innovation is a transitional contact lens that darkens to the color of sunglasses when exposed to the light and transitions back to clear once you get indoors.

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