Colored contacts can be worn by anyone who wants to present themselves differently and make their eyes stand out with a new color.
Colored contacts are a perfect way to give yourself a new look without the pressure of making the wrong decision because there are a variety of colors to choose from. If you change your mind, the solution is as simple as purchasing a new pair of colored contact lenses. If you'd like to learn more about whether colored contacts are a good fit for you, continue reading.
Colored contacts can be worn by anyone who wants to present themselves differently and make their eyes stand out with a new color. Colored contacts are suitable for people who are nearsighted or farsighted. Furthermore, there are even special colored contact lenses for people who have astigmatism.
Even if you do not need corrective lenses, you can still wear colored contacts. However, you must receive a professional fitting and a prescription from a licensed eye doctor, regardless of whether you need corrective colored lenses. All contact lenses can potentially harm your eyes if they aren't properly fitted, worn, and maintained.
The color that best suits you will depend on multiple factors, such as your hair color, skin tone, and original eye color. The most effective way to choose your contact lens color is to schedule an appointment to speak to one of our professional optometrists at CV Optometry. But before you do, there are some factors to consider depending on your original eye color.
Light Eyes
You can choose colors from either enhancement, blending, or opaque tints. Enhancement tints deepen your natural color and make your eyes look more vibrant. Blending tints will blend your natural color with whichever color you choose. Opaque tints will dramatically change your eye color, but depending on your hair and skin tone, the change can still look natural.
Dark Eyes
The most effective colored contact for dark eyes is the opaque-tinted lenses. You can try a hazel or honey brown tone for a less dramatic color change. However, you can choose more vibrant colors such as blue or green. If you have tan-colored skin, brighter lenses can transform your appearance.
Similarly to regular contacts, you must properly maintain color contacts to decrease the possibility of eye infections, bacteria, or other issues that can harm your eyes.
Clean Your Lenses
Take out your lenses daily and properly disinfect them with lens cleaning products before storing them in a safe container. Ask your eye doctor when the appropriate time is to replace your lenses.
Do Not Share Your Lenses
It may seem harmless and fun to share your colored contacts with friends, but doing so can harm your eyes. All contacts are specifically fitted for each person's eyes, so wearing someone else's lens may scratch your eye and lead to an eye infection.
Here at CV Optometry, your eyes are in good hands. If you want to try wearing colored contacts, schedule your appointment today or call us at 760-347-6636, and we'll help you choose the colored contacts that best suit you.