Color Contacts Articles and News

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Saturday, December 30, 2006

An Insight Into Colored Contacts

Since they were first developed as hard glass lenses in the
1950s, contacts have gone through many transformations and
technical improvements in quality, look and feel.


Today, with the modern advancements of disposable lenses and
toric lenses, more and more people are changing from spectacles
and enjoying the benefits of corrective eye lenses.


The latest, exciting development and daring innovation in the
contact lens industry, however, is the fabulously varied colored
contacts that are now widely available and gaining in popularity.


Gone are the days when contact lenses were worn as a sight
correction device. They are far more than just functional
corrective eye wear - they're now funky, fun and an outrageously
theatrical fashion statement!


Colored contacts let you suggestively enhance the color of your
eyes on a permanent basis or just for an occasional night when
you want to accessorize with a particular outfit.


Now - whatever the occasion you can make a truly unforgettable
'eye catching' appearance and show off your extraordinary 'eye
catching' style!


There are four different types of colored contacts for you to
choose from - visibility tints, enhancement tints, opaque-color
tints and light-filtering tints.


But the best thing of all is most of these come in styles that
can be worn by people who do not necessarily need corrective eye
wear. These style contacts are known as plano form lenses.


Visibility tint colored contacts have a practical application.
They have a light blue or green tint that, although not visible
when being worn, allows you to see them when you are inserting
or removing the lenses. And when (not if!) you drop them they
are much easier to find!


In contrast, enhancement tint colored contacts have a
translucent but darker tint to them. These lenses are not meant
to alter or change the shade of your eyes but rather to enrich
and enhance your existing eye color - hence, their name.


The Opaque color lenses with their dazzling array of colors have
the most dramatic impact and can completely change your eye
shade from brown to blue, blue to purple, etc. Wear them as a
fashion statement or just for a change of mood if you want.


Light-filtering contacts also have a practical application. When
wearing these they will greatly enchance certain colors in your
field of view, making them easier for you to see.


Having trouble driving that tiny little golf ball down the
fairway? Wearing a pair of these performance lenses will make
that golf ball stand out and easier for you to hit. These
performance tested lenses will be the next step forward in
corrective eye wear.





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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Crazy Contact Lenses -- Freak Out Your Friends!

You�ve seen them before either in music videos, in theatre, or maybe even while out shopping. They always get a second and third look. People don�t know what to make of them. Small children either love them or are terrified by them. But that is part of their appeal. They are meant to generate attention and interest. Why else buy crazy contact lenses if you can�t freak a few people out with them?

Crazy contact lenses are contacts that have designs or unique colors imprinted in them to make the eye stand out or mimic other creatures. There are countless designs of crazy contacts including everything from sport teams� logos to eyes that appear engulfed in flames. One of the more popular designs is a cat eye with a black pupil.

Though crazy contacts are fun at parties and for special effects, they are still contact lenses and need to be cared for in the same manner as you would care for other styles of contacts. This means that they are cleansed regularly with the proper cleaning solution. They shouldn�t ever be shared with others. They are not meant to be slept in. And because they should be fitted for the specific shape of your eye, crazy contacts should only be acquired via prescription from an eye care practitioner.

This doesn�t mean that you have to wear glasses in order to wear crazy contacts. Like traditional colored contact lenses, crazy contacts can come in both novelty and visual correction prescription form. However, in the United States, the FDA requires that you possess a valid prescription in order to purchase contact lens of any style including crazy contacts.

Crazy contacts are extremely fun. If you are into theatrics, crazy contacts can add an intriguing effect and element of mystery to your project. If you are just looking for some fun, try walking around the mall with a pair of crazy contact lenses in and watch all of the heads turn. Keep in mind though that they are still regular contact lenses and require the same care as any other contact lens. As always, talk to your eye care practitioner today about ordering your new pair of crazy contacts.

About the Author

Mike Schwartz is the owner of the popular web site Best Contact Lenses Online His site provides useful tips, resources, and reviews to help you make the best decision when purchasing contact lenses on the Internet.
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Many means have been used over time to correct vision. The monocle and eyeglass on a stick came before prescription eyeglasses that had first had limited styles. As technology improved, lenses for glasses were getting smaller.

A lot of people were looking for eyeglasses to wear that they didn't have to worry about being lost or getting broken. Contact lenses were great but expensive when they came along. You would have to get new lenses if you lost them or dropped them.

Someone I knew lost a contact lens and developed an eye infection. The doctor found on examination that the lens had slipped out of place. Rigid contact lenses took some getting used to. People wanted softer lenses that were flexible, and easy to put in.

People wanted lenses they could wear all the time because the softer lenses had to be removed and cleaned every night. As more people were able to afford contacts because of the lower prices they got sick and tired of cleaning them and the expense of all the cleaning solutions needed.

It would be wonderful if contact lenses could be disposed of at night and people could get rid of the cleaning solutions. Disposable lenses came out in 1987 and were designed to be worn for a certain period of time before you needed to dispose of them.

There are terms and explanations that will help you understand disposable contact lenses. Contact lenses that can be worn for up to two weeks, discarded and replaced are called disposable lenses. Frequent Replacement lenses are replaced anytime from one to three months.

Every six months traditional/reusable lenses are replaced if not before. You can wear Extended Wear lenses for up to two weeks even while you sleep. The need for cleaning solutions is eliminated with daily disposables because they are removed and discarded every night.

Together with your doctor the right replacement schedule for you will be decided on. How you wear your contacts will help determine how often your will need to remove, replace, and/or discard them. Day and night Contact Lenses - You wear these lenses day and night for up to 30 days.

After they are removed you get rid of them. The best idea in my opinion is the use of Day and Night Contact Lenses if you can tolerate them. Think about what you can do with the extra time you will have since you won't be cleaning your lenses every night.

You eyes will be healthier the more often you replace your lenses. Your eyes could be come very uncomfortable and you could become prone to eye infections because over time lipids, proteins, and calcium could build up on them.

Some reasons to wear disposable lenses are for theatrical purposes and color changer lenses are often used. Among the wide variety of contact lenses available are animal eye lenses and those with company logos. What are the benefits, if there are any of disposable contact lenses?

Lenses are sterile and there is a lower risk of infections. There is little time for calcium, proteins, and lipids to build up on them. You will have clearer vision with them. They are not to be used with any cleaning solutions.

Storing cleaning solutions and having them is no longer necessary. The ideal lens for people with allergies is the daily disposable lenses especially during allergy seasons. If you only wear contacts a few times a week, these are great. If you wear contacts only a few times during the week, these are cheaper.

If your lose them or you rip your lenses simply throw them out and open a new package. There are greater benefits to disposable contacts than there are to eyeglasses. Many carry glasses just in case something happens to their contacts. Discuss the use of any contact lenses including disposables with your eye care professional.

He should perform a thorough examination of your eyes as well. You can get a free trial period of wear for up to a week from some manufacturers, if you do the research. You can get disposable contact lenses from online and from traditional eye care/wear places.

You need a prescription for contact lenses no matter where you get them. You should know that not everyone can wear contacts, only you and your doctor can make that decision. Make sure you will be able to afford them.

Contact manufacturers for special offers and/or free trial periods. Check out what lenses are available for your personal prescription. You need to do what is best for you.


About the Author

Martin Smith is a successful freelance writer providing advice for consumers on purchasing a variety of products which includes Bifocal Contact Lenses and Contact Lenses and more. http://www.2020-contact-lenses.com

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Make Your Own Fashion Statement With Crazy Contacts...

Who would have thought that something as boring as a sight
correction device could become a must have fashion accessory?
But they have!


Contact lenses started out in the 1950s as hard glass lenses.
Over the years they progressed into hard plastic lenses, which
were both uncomfortable to wear and expensive to buy.


In the 1970s manufacturers developed soft plastic lenses and the
contact lens revolution began... and now color and crazy
contacts have become the latest and greatest fashion craze.


They're not called crazy contacts for nothing! There are an
amazing variety of different looks that you can achieve with
these lenses: you can change the color and even the shape of
your eyes with ease.


Going out to fancy dress party? Then have some fun. Grab
yourself a cat costume, a pair of cat eye contacts - with their
yellow background and vertical black slit pupils - and you'll
look 'purrrrrfect'!


Want to be a Werewolf instead? Easy. Wear the wolf lens with
it's lunar yellow around the pupil and the black border - just
make sure you don't go out on the full moon!


Going as Dracula? Wear the scary Vampire contacts with their
blood red pupils and outer black rim and make an immediate
impact. Suddenly you're transformed into a Spectacular Dracula!


Try out some of the other wild shapes available: like the Red
Spiral, which transforms your eyes into a red and white spiral.
Or the Fire contact lenses with their yellow flames circling
your pupil around a red background.


Why not freak out your friends, put in your White lenses and
turn the whole of your eyes completely white!


Have some fun after long night out on the town, next morning
sneak in the Bloodshot contact lenses. With their criss-crossing
red "blood vessels" they're sure to get a laugh!


Be a patriot! Crazy contacts also come in flags.. no guessing
what your eyes will look like if you wear the Stars and Stripes
contacts!


They also come in handy when supporting your favorite football
team. Pop in the NFL lenses and proudly sport the logo of your
team in the whites of your eyes.


Despite all the great things you can do with them let's not
forget, of course, that crazy contacts are real contact lenses,
so you'll need a prescription from your eye doctor.


Although anyone can wear them, even if you don't need them for
vision, it's still advisable to see your eye doctor and get them
fitted properly so you don't put yourself at risk from eye
infections.


With all of their weird, wacky and wonderful patterns, shapes
and color combinations, it's no wonder Crazy contacts have
become a must have fashion accessory - they're fun with a
capital F!





About the author:


Elaine Clay is the owner of href="http://www.online-contact-lenses-guide.com">Online Contact
Lenses Guide.com - Get articles, information, tips and
advice all about the different types of contact lenses available.


Feel free to use this article - provided it is published in it's
entirety, with my resource box and a "live" clickable link to:
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