Costume contact lenses are the cosmetic lenses that can dramatically change the look of your eyes. These lenses can change the eye’s color or the shape of the pupil to give many different looks. Some of the examples of this type of lenses are cat eye, vampire, avatar look etc. Costume contact lenses usually have opaque tints. They can completely change the natural color of your eyes and are available in variety of colors and designs. They can dramatically change your eye appearance by making your eyes glow, shine in strange colors or just making them ethereal. Contact lenses are medical devices so you must consult an eye doctor and get a prescription before even using the costume contact lenses. You must buy the FDA approved ones because the contacts touch your eyes physically and improper use can result to serious complications.
Things you should know before buying and using a pair of costume contact lenses: Costume contacts are same as the conventional contact lenses The only thing that makes them different from other regular contacts is the color and design painted on them. If you have been wearing contacts regularly and are used to them then, you will face no problem while handling the costume contact lenses.
They might be a little less comfortable Costume lenses are thicker than the regular ones so your eyes might take some time to get comfortable to them. Though, thicker lenses are easier to put in and remove.
Follow the instructions while using your costume contact lenses Contact lenses are medical devices, so you should follow the instructions before using them. Make sure that you thoroughly follow the cleaning and storing instructions about these contact lenses. Also, practice good hand hygiene before applying and removing them.