What you need to know about coloured contact lenses

They are available in a wide variety of shades, from natural colour options to more intense and flamboyant ones, offering a temporary but striking change in appearance.

There are three main types of coloured contact lenses. Transparent colour lenses (enhancement lenses provide a subtle change to the natural colour of the eyes and are ideal for people with light eyes who want to emphasise or enhance their eye colour. Transparent coloured lenses offer a complete change in eye colour, completely covering the natural colour of the iris. They are suitable for those who want a more drastic change, regardless of their natural colour. Next, special effects lenses are commonly used in movies or for theatrical performances, these lenses create unique and striking looks, such as animal or otherworldly creature gazes.

Tinted contact lenses are safe, as long as they are worn with proper care and prescribed by an eye doctor. It is important to follow the instructions for use and care that come with the lenses to avoid any infections or irritation to the eyes. They are available both for people who need optical correction and for those who want them for aesthetic reasons only (no degrees of myopia or hyperopia). It is important to have a valid prescription even for uncorrected lenses, as using improper lenses can damage the eyes.

The care of coloured lenses is not much different from that of regular contact lenses. They must be cleaned and stored properly to remain safe to use and not cause eye health problems. Changing them at regular intervals is also critical for eye health.

Finally, lenses offer the opportunity to change your look and experiment with new looks safely and comfortably. However, it is always important to follow the instructions for use and consult your optometrist or ophthalmologist for the best choice and care.