Non Prescription Colored Contact Lenses

Non prescription colored contact lenses for cosmetic use will still require a prescription when you purchase them. Sound confusing? It's not, but getting colored lenses for those with perfect or near-perfect vision (or those who proudly wear glasses but want to change their eye color) may not be as convenient as you think.

No matter what, you'll need to get a prescription from your eye doctor before purchasing a pair of contact lenses, colored or not. Even if your eyes don't require a prescription for vision correction, you'll need to see a doctor to discuss fit, contact lens care, and more. In some cases, your doctor can even give you free trial lenses so you don't waste your money on lenses that don't work for your eyes.

You can get several types of non prescription colored contact lenses. Some are designed with light eyes in mind; others are designed for dark eyes. Still others can be worn on any eye color and give you an exotic or otherworldly effect.

Lenses that enhance your own eye color: The enhancers are often marketed toward those with light eyes because they aren't opaque enough to show up on dark eyes. They shift your eye color enough to make them appear brighter, bluer, greener, and so forth. You can even try on violet over blue or green eyes. These are sold by brands like Acuvue, FreshLook, and other major contact lens manufacturers. You can purchase them with a power of 0.00, which offers no vision correction but can still give you the color enhancing properties you'd like.

Lenses that completely change your eye color: Some of these look more natural than others. That depends on the color of your eyes and the brand of contacts you choose. They are most often targeted toward those with dark eyes because they tend to be more opaque than the enhancing type. The color scheme is often intricate, weaving multiple colors together to give the illusion of a real iris. These are also sold by manufacturers like FreshLook and Acuvue as well.

Exotic or special effect lenses: These lenses can be anything. They can transform your eyes completely, giving you the look of a cat, a vampire, a zombie, or just take your eye color into an unnatural realm. Within this category are also other colors that border on natural, like exotic ice blue, that may be harder to get in the mainstream contact lens lines.

Custom lenses: Expect to pay a pretty penny for this type! That being said, you can get some of the most realistic lenses this way—exactly the way you want them. If you want a starburst effect around your pupil in a certain shade, you can order it that way. If you want a darker ring at the outside of the iris that may not be found on most other lenses, no problem. You get exactly what you want, but you pay for it. These lenses can last up to a year, but be sure to check with the company from which you order your lenses for specific details.

While it may be tricky to get your hands on trial special effect lenses and nearly impossible to get custom lenses without shelling out the cash up front, there are options for some of the major contact lens manufacturers. Visit their websites to find out more about trial certificates. Try [www.acuvue.com/redirects/promo-seasons.html Acuvue] and FreshLook to get started.

If you don't need a free trial pair, your shopping options are wide open as long as you have a prescription in hand. Shop online at:

• Color My Eyes
• Exotic Lenses
• Wild Eyes
• Vision Direct
• Coastal Contacts
• Lenses by Mail

If you wish to wear non prescription colored contact lenses for cosmetic purposes (as opposed to vision correction), you'll still need to see your eye doctor for a prescription. You can take advantage of free trial offers from some of the major contact lens manufacturers or search for your own perfect pair. Always be sure to care for your lenses as directed to get the most wear out of them and to protect your eyes from injury and infection.

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