An Introduction To Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Chances are, if you’ve never worn glasses, then you have probably have never considered contacts, let alone cosmetic contact lenses in different shades. However, these days there are more and more ways to reinvent yourself — from clothing and bags, to hair color and makeup, to nail polish and earrings. Did you know that most optometrists can hook you up with a free trial pair of colored, disposable contact lenses? Why not stop in to a Lens Crafters or a Wal-mart and give it a whirl? Or maybe you can upload your photo at the FreshLooks website first and see how you’d look with Aquamarine or Honey eyes. You just might be surprised!
It is important to understand that even cosmetic lenses must be FDA-approved, meaning that you must buy them from a licensed optometrist. Even if you don’t need a contact lens prescription, eye exams are still necessary to measure your eyes and make sure you’re healthy enough to start wearing them. Proper lens care is also something you can discuss with the eye doctor because the last thing you want to do is trap microbial bacteria under a lens! Some popular nationwide places to go to, to buy contact lenses, are Wal-mart, Sears, Lens Crafters and America’s Best, although sometimes those little family-owned places can offer you the most personalized service in a more comfortable atmosphere. Often, they’ll provide you with a free trial pair or two and even a box of contact solution!
As a first time wearer, you will likely get used to your cosmetic contact lenses quickly. In the past, contacts were literally made out of glass, so you can imagine how terrible and hard that felt in the eye! Today, they’re made of a breathable material and the saline solution you use is made up of something very similar to your own tears. Within moments, you won’t even feel the contacts in - unless there’s a tear or the dreaded hair stuck on one! If you feel like your eyes sting a little, speak with your optometrist about trying a different contact solution.
If you’re not sure what color cosmetic contact lenses to get, check out the Freshlooks website, upload your photo and interactively switch your eye colors! This neat addition to the site can give you a great idea of what suits you best. Look at the clothes in your closet and your makeup selection for an idea too. You may also want to consider that green shouts out “exotic,” blue correlates with “creativity” and brown implies “loyalty,” according to a recent survey. Or the easiest way to select your color may be to ask your optometrist if you can try out two trial pairs, then see which your friends prefer, since often they know you better than you know yourself!
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