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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Want to Know About Colored Contact Lenses?

It is known that contact lenses are used to correct the sight problems of an eye. However, these days, you can also find non corrective contact lenses which are often meant for cosmetic purposes. These are nothing but colored contact lenses that are considered to elevate the beauty of your eyes.

Colored contact lenses bring more fun. It is possible to change the colored lens just like you change your hair color or eye shadow color. They even enable a perfect match with your outfit. Various types of colored contact lenses are available. They include visibility colored lenses, enhancement colored lenses, opaque colored lenses and so on. The visibility colored lens are those where a light blue or green tint is added to the lenses. The light colored tint just enables you to make it visible when inserting and removing. However, it is not considered to affect your eye color. Enhancement colored lenses are those which are meant to enhance the color of the eye. They are used by people who have light colored eyes and wish to intense the eye color. Opaque colored lenses, on the other hand, are made of patterns of solid colors.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif They are found in a wide range of colors including green, blue, hazel, violet, gray and so on. Simply choose the color matching your costume and appearance.

However, proper care should be taken to maintain the colored contact lenses. Proper cleansing and disinfecting of the lenses avoids any problems or diseases. Also, change the solution of the contacts frequently and remember to avoid using them for more than one week. One of the disadvantages of colored contacts is that the colored portion may slide somewhat over the pupil of the eye. In order to accommodate varying light conditions, the size of the pupil may change. Especially at nights, the pupil appears larger than the clear center of the lens which may affect the vision. It is better to gain knowledge on the types, maintenance and problems associated with colored contact lenses before using them.

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