Special Effect Contact Lenses
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Special effect contact lenses are the perfect complement to any costume. They can be worn year-round and will surprise any who dare to look you in the eye.
What Are Special Effect Contact Lenses
Special effect contacts are colored contact lenses that come in a wide variety of styles and patterns. They are great for those wanting to add an element to their Halloween costumes or who are looking to have some fun. They can be worn for parties, clubs or just for an evening out.
Special effect contacts are available with or without corrective power so those who don't usually need contacts or glasses may still wear them.
Types of Special Effect Lenses
There are many different styles of special effect contacts to choose from. Pick one that will complement your costume or that you will enjoy wearing out to surprise those around you. You will be able to find lenses for any costume from cats to vampires to even aliens.
The lenses are sold online and can be ordered by your vision provider as well. A popular brand of special effect contacts is WildEyes. They come in designs such as:
- Icefire
- Wildfire
- Zoomin
- Jaguar
- Zebra
- Cat Eye
- Knockout
- Black-out
- Red Hot
- White-out
- Hypnotica
FX Eyes sells a wide range of special effect contacts. Try their Black Sclera to black out your entire eyes. Some other designs you will find include:
- Wolf
- Nightcrawlers
- Mirrored
- Blue Flames
- Chex
- Dead Eyes
- Gizmo
- Cryo
- Envy
- Forever Night
Coastal Contacts carry a wide selection of special effect contact lenses. Browse their extensive collection of contact lenses to take your next costume to a whole new level. Styles include:
- Vampire Red: Deep blood-red color lenses that are great for Halloween and work perfectly with a Dracula costume.
- Angelic: TMake your eyes a heavenly blue. These contacts are a bright blue and are popular all year round.
- Red Cat Eyes: Red and black, these are one of the most popular styles.
- Creepers: These feature intense green and yellow surrounding a black center.
- Spidey: Red lenses with a black web design.
- Psycho: Spiral "twilight zone" lenses done in black and white.
- Moon and Star: These feature a black background with a teal-colored moon and star design.
- Rock Star: These have a light blue background with black star over the pupil.
- Goblin: These are bright green contacts with black lines crackling throughout. They are custom made, hand-painted lenses and require one week to be created.
Be aware that people with high astigmatism may find that certain styles of lens will rotate on their eyes. Make sure that the style you choose will fit your eyes.
Final Notes
Special effect lenses are a fun way to add a element of surprise to your costume. Be aware that they can produce serious eye problems if they are not fitted properly and evaluated by a licensed eye care physician. If you experience pain, burning, redness, tearing or sensitivity to light while wearing the lenses, see your eye care professional immediately.
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