Color Contact Lenses: How to Change Your Eye Color Safely and Stylishly

Bausch & Lomb introduced the first commercial contact lenses in the early 1970s. Made of hydrogel, these soft contacts evolved into lenses to correct astigmatism and presbyopia. Then in 1979, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses hit the market.
 

Eventually, all this led to the development of silicone hydrogel lenses. Today, this remains the material of choice. Because they’re soft and flexible, most people can comfortably and safely wear them.

Exciting Advances

Thanks to exciting advances, you can order contact lenses today that fit incredibly well and change your appearance. As an example, if you don’t like your natural eye color, you can change it by wearing tinted contacts.
 

That means you can achieve a more stylish appearance and improve your vision at the same time. However, for optimal safety, it’s important to choose the right lenses to change your eye color.

Understanding How Contacts Change Eye Color

Colored lenses both intensify and define the iris, which is the colored portion of your eye. They do that by copying and even changing its pattern. As a result, the tint of the contacts makes the eyes appear a different color.
 

For the outcome you want, the colored part of the contacts must remain over the iris. All contacts, regardless if they’re colored or not, adhere to the eye’s tear fluid. That allows them to move effortlessly with your eyes. In other words, if you look to the left or right, the contacts will also move to the left or right.

Gorgeous Colors

Contact lenses come in an assortment of colors. These include:
 

• Blue

• Brown

• Green

• Grey

• Hazel

• Violet
   

Depending on where you’re fitted for contacts, the vision expert might offer various shades of each color. Moreover, some contact lens manufacturers can create unique patterns. Typically, this adds depth. Keep in mind that these aren’t theatrical but rather patterns commonly found in the human eye. Overall, they would make your eyes appear more multi-dimensional.

Helpful Tips

As long as you wear contacts made with quality material that fit properly, you can choose whatever color you want. Here are some helpful tips if you want your eyes to look natural, even if they’re a different color.

Darker Eye Color

For naturally darker eyes, opaque contacts in hazel or amber would look amazing. On the other hand, opt for green or violet for a more dramatic effect.

Lighter Eye Color

If you have lighter eyes, both semi-opaque and opaque are great options. That’s because these lenses have higher pigmentation. For that reason, the tint, regardless of what you choose, will fully cover the iris color.

Skin Tone

You should also factor in your skin tone. Cooler skin tones have a blue or pink undertone, whereas warmer skin tones have an olive or yellow undertone.

Eyecare at Its Finest

The experts at Parkside Eye Care in Cary, North Carolina, take vision seriously. Whether you need an eye exam or you’re interested in colored contact lenses, they provide outstanding care. For optimal safety and to achieve a stylish look, contact us today at 919-883-9987.