Using Costume Contacts
Looking for a change from your regular contacts? Want an option
that will really have people talking? Costume contacts aren't
just available to movie costume designers anymore. Now even you
can have eyes that look alien, or cat-like, or whatever you
desire.
Thought many people think of purchasing costume contacts only to
match their Halloween costumes, you can actually wear costume
contact lenses to just about anywhere you can wear regular
contacts! There are many costume contact lenses out there that
are affordable and comfortable. However, buyers should keep in
mind that some lenses use a toxic paint that can cause eye
irritation. You should always go with lenses made from a major
contact lens manufacturer.
If you want a contact lens that will really make you stand out,
try scleral contacts. Unlike other lenses, scleral lenses cover
the entire visible part of your eye to create a great effect.
However, these lenses are much more elaborate and expensive.
Like normal contact lenses, you should consult your eye care
professional to fit costume lenses, even if your vision is
perfect. A lot of people often ask if they can see while wearing
these lenses, with the exception of certain white-out contact
lenses, even if the lenses are opaque, a person can see. There
are, however, even white-out lenses that can be seen out of.
There are several warnings about the dangers of costume lenses,
but the blame does not lie with the lenses. Some users wear
their costume lenses of several days at a time without removing
them. They share their lenses with friends, or put them in
without washing their hands. Costume contact lenses should be
treated with the same respect that you would treat a regular
pair of contact lenses. They shouldn't be shared and should only
be worn for a few hours at a time.
In order to store them, all you need is simple saline solution
(or eye drops for contact lenses) and a contact lens case, which
can be found in your local pharmacy. Rinse out the lenses in the
solution before you insert them in the eyes. Don't forget to
wash your hands first! Soak the lenses in the solution inside
your lens case when not in use. Also, it's highly recommended to
change the solution at least once a week, if you don't intend to
use them for long periods of time.
With the proper care, you can use costume contacts to become the
alien you've always wanted to be - any day of the week.