When it comes to fashion and makeup and what’s trending, sometimes we like to switch things up a bit; like spicing up our eye color with colored contact lenses. They might not be new (they’ve been around for ages), but colored contacts are currently making a splash. And the best thing about this line of beauty is that most people can wear contact lenses, cosmetic or not. So, to help you out in your big eye transformation, the eyewear experts at Eyewa have shared some important things you need to know before finally making the big purchase.

Type of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses come in two major types; soft lenses and rigid gas permeable lenses. The soft contact lenses are made of hydrogels, while the rigid gas permeable ones are made of plastic that allows oxygen to pass through. When it comes to colored contact lenses, soft lenses are more popular because of their comfort, and ease of adaptability. But in the end, you have to know which one is right for you. You are sure to find a suitable fit and color from Eyewa’s wide range of color contact lenses.

Size of the Colored Contact Lenses

Colored contact lenses come in a variety of sizes, regardless if you want them for cosmetic or medical purposes. The perfect fit for your eyes will make them comfortable to wear, and if you get the wrong fit, chances are high that it will fall out if it’s too big, or if it’s too small, the contact will squeeze your eyeballs, which is risky. So make sure you know the right size.

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Color Level

Color contacts come is a whole array of colors, but we are not talking about blue, green or gray, but about the level of color, which is either enhancement tint – enhances the natural color of your eyes, visibility tint – has a slight discoloration, or opaque, which changes the color of your eyes completely.

Wear Duration

Yes, that also exists in the contact-lenses world, just like in the makeup world. When buying colored contact lenses or any other lenses, you have to know how long you have to use them before discarding them. Most brands produce contacts for daily wear such as these Dailies, monthly wear, 3 months, 6 months, and up to one year (such as Solotica).

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Finally, Avoid Complications…

Just like many other things we use on our bodies, colored contact lenses can cause issues, which include infections. So to avoid getting in a rut because of your contacts, it is important to:

Take off your contacts before you sleep (just like makeup).
Observe hygiene, like cleaning your hands before and after touching your contacts.
Make use of the contact lenses solution instead of water or other liquids.
Never exceed the wear period of the colored contact lenses, even if they seem in perfect shape.

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