Are you one of those who like to follow fashion trends or who like to experiment with their looks? Then colored contact lenses are perfect choice for you as they are one of the latest fashion trends. Besides being fashion statement they complete transform your looks. But the obvious question arises is: will the colored contact lens suit you? Here are few tips you need to remember before selecting colored contact lenses.
- Before selecting colored contact lenses for yourself you need to keep in mind various aspects like eye color, skin color, hair color, etc. All these things are important for selecting best suited colored contact lenses for yourself.
- It is important that you do a small market review before selecting colored contact lenses. Market review will give you clear picture of the color options, color tints, enhancement tints and price range. You can even browse internet for this.
- Remember that there are 2 types of colored contact lenses: opaque and enhancement colored contact lenses. Opaque colored contact lenses basically give a dramatic change whereas enhancement colored contact lenses is best suited for people with light color eyes.
- In case you are looking for drastic change in your looks and your have dark eye color then opaque colored contact lenses are best options. You get lot of color options like blue, green, lavender, dark brown, gray, hazel, etc.
- For subtle changes in your appearance look for natural colored lenses. You can go for hazel instead of colors like lavender.
- As told above enhancement colored contact lenses are best suited for people with light colored eyes. Enhancement tints are mainly used to add to the beauty of the eye color. You can even go for dark colored tints to make your light colored eyes more prominent.
- Blue is one the most popular colored contact lens. Blue colored contact lens is the best suited on people with medium skin complexion. Blue colored contact lenses are popular in both types i.e. opaque and enhancement colored lenses.
- Second most popular color is the green colored contact lens. Even the green colored contact lens is best suited for people with medium skin complexion.
- You can opt for disposable colored contact lenses or permanent colored contact lenses. Disposable colored contact lenses are cheap with a maximum shelf life of 1 month. In case you are looking for a variety then you can go for disposable colored contact lenses.
Usually you don’t require prescription to purchase colored contact lenses but it is advisable to consult your ophthalmologist. It is essential that you follow all the instructions give by the ophthalmologist and mentioned on the lens pack.
