Color contact lenses are really hot today. They work better than any eye make-up, making your eyes truly stunning. But there are so many of them! Find out what “eyes” are currently in fashion and how these colors can transform your look.

About half of the people wearing color contact lenses don’t have any vision problems – for them color contacts are just fashion accessories. With color contacts, you can change your eye color to match your mood. Or you can stick with one brand and color that works best for you, and make it a permanent part of your look.

Favorite colors – ocean blue and sea green

The most popular color is blue. Many people with brown eyes dream of having blue eyes and some who are born with blue eyes wish that their natural color was brighter. If you want a truly vivid blue, try Freshlook Colorblends True Sapphire (for dark or light eyes). True Sapphire looks especially stunning if you have dark hair. Durasoft 2 Colors Sky Blue creates a subtle, very natural look. And if you are after a very light blue color, try Illusions Opaques in Soft Blue.

Green is another favorite. Green eyes have always been considered a sign of sexuality, so many gray, blue and brown eyed people get green color contact lenses when they feel wild. If you have dark eyes, opaque lenses like Acuvue 2 Colors Jade Green, Freshlook Colorblends Green or Durasoft 2 Colors Green work really well. To make light eyes green, we suggest Acuvue 2 Colors Enhancers Emerald Green or Durasoft 2 Colors for light eyes Jade Green.

Amethyst also deserves special mention. It is not as popular as blue or green, yet it creates a great mysterious look. It works best for people with dark eyes and medium to dark skin. Unlike blue or green, naturally amethyst (violet) eyes are very rare, so your look is guaranteed to be noticed. Freshlook Colorblends Amethyst creates a very nice effect, and it works equally well on light and dark eyes.

Color contacts that make your eyes look deeper and larger

Changing your eye color is not the only way to brighten your eyes. People who are happy with their natural color can wear “definition ring” contact lenses. The lens is mostly clear, but it has a dark border. This outline gives your natural color more definition, which makes your eyes appear larger and adds depth.

A good example of “definition” color contacts is Freshlook Dimensions by Ciba Vision. Dimensions come in aqua, blue and green. The lens gives your eyes a hint of color and a beautiful impression of depth.

Color contacts – illuminating effect

It isn’t only color that makes eyes stunning. Did you even notice that some people have eyes that sparkle with life and happiness? A similar effect can be achieved with Freshlook Radiance lenses. Starburst patterns imprinted in the lens make your eyes appear sparkling and full of life. These lenses come in Moonlight, Eden, Autumn and Sunrise. As enhancement contact lenses, Radiance give you only a hint of color, but don’t change it. However, illumination makes a big difference and draws attention to your eyes.

By: Tanya Turner

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For years contact lenses were designed with only function in mind. Anyone with vision problems who didn’t want to wear glasses could consult their eye care professional and make the change. Contact lenses were an unnoticeable and convenient way to correct vision.

Now even people with 20/20 vision are lining up for contact lenses. Why?

The latest, greatest fashion trend: colored contact lenses.

What Are Colored Contact Lenses?
Colored contact lenses have a tint, color or design embedded right on the contact lens itself. The center portion that fits over your pupil remains clear to allow your vision to be unimpeded.
The tints can enhance your natural eye color, completely change your eye color or for a really wild look, imprint crazy designs or logos right on the iris.

For example: you could have blue eyes one day, brown eyes the next and cat eyes on the weekend. They are versatile, flexible and fun!

When buying colored contact lenses there are two main categories of contact lenses to choose from: Enhancer Contact Lenses and Opaque Contact Lenses.

What Is The Difference Between Enhancer and Opaque Colored Lenses?
Enhancer colored contacts use translucent tints that allow certain wavelengths of light to pass through while absorbing others. This results in a vivid enhancement of your natural eye color. It can also change the way the iris looks underneath making your eyes clearly stand out.

Enhancer colored contact lenses cannot change your eye color; only enhance what you already have. They work particularly well for people with green, blue or light colored eyes, creating dramatic and intense looks.

Opaque colored contact lenses use opaque tints that completely mask your underlying iris. No light can pass through the opaque tint, which means your natural eye color is no longer visible. Regular opaque lenses are carefully designed to mimic the natural look of the eye while completely altering eye color. You can go from brown-eyes to green, blue-eyes to purple, there is no limit to the color changes available.

Natural looking opaque contact lenses are also used for cosmetic purposes to cover up any eye disfigurements a person has that would usually be visible.

For a more fun appearance you can use costume or theatrical lenses. These opaque colored contact lenses are used all the time to create special effects in the movies and for Halloween. They can turn you from human to vampire, give you alien eyes, or allow you to have your favorite logo visible in your eye. They can also be ordered with customized iris flecks for a unique appearance.

There is also a new development in colored contact lenses designed especially for the sports enthusiast. They have what are called light-filtering tints. These tints enhance the visibility of certain colors for the wearer and enable them to more easily see objects such as tennis balls. The tints effectively separate the object from the background giving you an advantage during play. There are a number of light-filtering contact lenses being designed for a variety of sports.

Who Can Wear Colored Contact Lenses?
Many colored contacts can be ordered in ‘plano’ form for people who do not need vision correction. There are also designs for people who require bifocal correction and for those with astigmatism.

For anyone wishing to use colored contact lenses you do require an appointment with an eye care professional and a prescription, even if you have 20/20 vision. Contact lenses need to be fitted properly to the curvature of your eye for a safe and comfortable fit.

By: Amy Nutt

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In the last few decades, contact lenses have come a long way in terms of comfort, vision, and even style. For a long time contacts, were only for vision correction, but in the last few years they have really become more of a fashion statement. Many people use colored contacts to change their eye color but there are really a lot a different styles of contacts out there.

Most people already know about colored contacts, but have you ever heard of glow in the dark contacts? These are contacts that glow under a uv light. They are really awesome at night and look great when you go to parties or clubs. Many even wear glowing contacts with their costumes to shock people. Color contacts as well as glow in the dark contacts have often been used in movies even if you didn’t notice them. Glowing eyes just really have a tendency to freak people out.

Here are some questions you may be wondering:

-How much do glow in the dark contact lenses cost?
obviously the different brands will vary in price and quality, but you do not want to buy the cheapest contacts on the market. These are going to be sitting inside your eyes! So be on the safe side and go with a brand that is well known. Most people don’t know that poor quality contacts can lead to abrasions on your corneas or even lead to blindness in severe cases. So be careful when making your selection. Honestly you should be paying about $25-$35 for a pair of quality contacts. And I wouldn’t recommend buying them from a novelty shop. It may seem great because the shop is near your house and you won’t have to wait for shipping, but you can save some serious money by shopping for contacts online. There are many more companies online selling contacts than in your local area, so you are bound to find a better deal among all the competition.

-Do glowing contacts actually glow “in the dark”?
As I mentioned before, these special contacts glow under a uv light. That means that in pitch darkness they will not glow, but they will glow in clubs o parties where there is a limited amount of light. So if you have purchased some and they don’t glow in your closet, have no fear. They aren’t broken, they only glow under uv light.

-How do I care for glowing contacts?
Glowing contacts should be treated just like regular contacts. They must be cleaned regularly between uses, and left in a moisturizing solution. Again, do not buy a cheap solution unless you want your eyes to burn. If you do not clean them regularly contacts can get calcium build up and the lenses and cause irritation as well as health problems such as cataracts.

By: Daniel L Dutton

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Like two peas in a pod, our eyes are considered to be an inseparable pair that is one of if not the most important organ of the body. Indeed no other aspect of the senses could be more stimulating than being having a vivid and well-detailed vision.

With the way our eyes play a major role in our everyday life no wonder that it is also one of the most vulnerable to suffer from various conditions such as glaucoma, myopia and astigmatism. That is why in this day and age where a lifestyle that is fast-paced meets medical innovations that are equally active.

Eye wear technology has been making impressive developments in providing people with poor vision the chance to live normally and conveniently, true enough coloured contact lenses are selling like hotcakes.

Coloured contacts are more than just a vision staple. From being an aid for poor eyesight to a must-have accessory, it carries an instant impact on ones personality.

With fashion and eye wear moving towards being a formidable combination; people who use coloured contact lenses have learned how to use it to their aesthetic advantage as well.

However when it comes to purchasing a pair, coloured lenses have built a reputation of being a luxurious piece instead of being a wise buy. While it is true that you should never put a price tag on essentials like contact lenses they are not expensive at all. In fact there are cheap lenses that you could order online. Buying online will help you save more because you could get amazing offers of branded but cheap coloured contact lenses. That means you could spend less without sacrificing quality.

So whether you need those disposable ones or those with visibility tints, there is an affordable deal of cheap coloured contact lenses for you.

By: Peter Murray

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Zombie contact lenses are a whole new concept in the contact lens industry. Also known as zombie whiteout or zombie special effect contact lenses, they are perfect for a theme party that calls for something scary or for a Halloween fright night get together. Many people who work in theatre as well as in films utilize zombie contact lenses on a regular basis to change their appearance.

Zombie contact lenses make the eyes appear completely white except for the black dot in the middle. Too scary for some but just right if the occasion calls for spooky or out of this world outrageous. Zombie whiteouts are sure to be an attention grabber and a conversation piece.

Zombie contact lenses, just like any other kind of contacts must be fitted to your eyes properly to ensure comfort so visiting an accredited eye doctor is a must. Zombie whiteouts are available both for contact lens wearers who require a prescription for vision correction as well as for those who don’t.

Keep in mind that eye infections are always a health concern when you wear any type of contact, regardless of whether you wear ordinary contact lenses on a regular basis or occasionally wear ones such as zombie white-outs for fun. Proper hygiene in regards to cleaning and disinfecting of contact lenses is a must. This point cannot be stressed enough.

Many big name contact lens companies such as CIBA Vision and CooperVision carry what they term as “WildEyes” or “Crazy Lenses.” Zombie whiteout contact lenses would fall under these categories. If you choose to search for zombie contact lenses on the Internet keep in mind that they are often also referred to as theatrical or costume contact lenses.

By: Tim Gorman

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