Transform Your Look: How to Choose Colour Contact Lenses

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Looking for a way to correct your vision and change your eye colour at the same time? Look no further than colour contact lenses! With these lenses, you can blend crisp, clear vision with a fantastic new look. It's the perfect combination of corrective and cosmetic.

Are colour contact lenses right for me?

Whether you’re near- or far-sighted, there’s a colour contact option for you. And of course, if you have perfect vision but just want to exchange your day-to-day look for something more fabulous, be our guest. You can darken, lighten or enhance your natural colour, choose a whole new colour, or make your eyes look bigger and brighter—all thanks to the brilliance of a colour contact lens.

How do you get started?

The first step is to decide what you’d like to pick out from the vast range of options. You may want a lens that makes the best of your existing eye tones. A colour lens acts like part of your make-up regime, giving you a creative way to bring out the brilliance of a new, yet natural, look. Equally, you may be ready to do something a bit more dramatic! You may have brown eyes, but want to try green, or blue, or a subtle opaque tinted shade in between. The beauty of contact lenses is you can change your style in response to your mood, occasion, the month or season. For example, a Halloween lens to scare the neighbours (you can find these in many places, but do check in with your optician to get the necessary advice and fitting in case you need contact lenses with correction). Imagine how a newly coloured eye will change the way people see you, but also how you see the world. Whether you make a subtle or a substantial difference, you’ll attract comments, questions and attention. You may even change your own outlook on life, drawing confidence from the compliments. You’ll almost certainly be setting a trend among your social circle: colour lenses—whether prescription or cosmetic—are still unusual enough to make people stop and stare.

What type of colour lens should I choose?

And that leads to the next question: daily disposable or monthly replacement colour contacts? For anyone with a defined and settled look, happy to wear the same colour lenses every day, monthly replacement lenses may be the better choice. You just request a prescription of your chosen colour option from your optician, or wear cosmetic lenses without a prescription. But remember, they require care and once you open the blister pack, you’ll need to replace them after a month. But if you want to mix and match, experiment and surprise, then daily disposables are the way forward. They’re comfortable and convenient. You simply dispose of one colour after use, then try a new lens, featuring the same or a different colour, when you start a new day. You can wear your regular hazel in the office, then swap for sparkling blue to make that special date night even more exceptional.

Which contact lens brand should I choose?

OK—so which lenses should you choose? There are many options out there, and your optician will be able to recommend the best way forward, tailored to your eyes and preferences.

Keep in mind, some colour contact brands offer more colour variations than others and some are available with and without vision correction. Explore which brands offer the options you want and need.

Are colour contacts safe?

It's generally safe to wear colour contact lenses that are prescribed to you and fitted by your eye optician. When deciding on colour contact lenses, it's important to consider the technology behind the lenses. Some lenses offer protective treatments that shield your eyes from irritating deposits, while others provide increased breathability and other comfort features. This means that you're not only getting a beautiful look, but also increased comfort.

In addition to technology, colour design is also an important factor to consider. Some lenses have a starburst pattern that makes your eyes appear bigger and brighter with an inner starburst pattern that provides contrast and brightens your eyes while maintaining a natural look.

For those looking for a more dramatic look, vibrant opaque colour patterns can blend with your natural eye shade, bringing out the best in your new look. In any case, the result is a beautiful and natural appearance that is sure to impress those around you.

See an optician to get started

Excited about the possibilities? That's great! However, your sight and eye health should always come first before changing or enhancing your looks. It's important to talk to your optician or ophthalmologist to ensure that your eyes are suitable for wearing lenses. They can provide a professional recommendation on which types of lenses are suitable for you and oversee the fitting process. This is especially important if you plan to wear lenses regularly.

Prioritise eye care over eye wear

Once your optician gives you the green light, it's crucial to keep your eyes healthy by taking good care of your lenses. This means following the instructions you've been given, such as soaking monthly replacements for the recommended time before wearing them. Always handle your lenses with clean hands and avoid touching your eyes with dirty or gritty fingers.

It's important to only wear your lenses for the recommended hours and never wear them overnight. Additionally, be sure to replace them as instructed.

By taking these steps, you can look forward to a bright and colourful future. So go ahead and have fun!

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