Custom Color Contact Lenses - Are They Worth It

There are really only two types of custom color contact lenses on the market today. The prosthetic type that are used to hide defects in the eyes or just simply to hide an injury to the eye and those that are used as special effects instruments in movies or theatre. In this article, we will try to find out why these lenses are becoming ever so popular.

Prosthetic Custom Color Contact Lenses

Prosthetic custom contact lenses are mostly hand painted and considered to be a labor of love. They are mostly used to replace an eye or eyes that have been completely damaged. They are made to look so close to a normal eye that people often do not notice them at all.

Custom, soft lenses are made from special materials that are comfortable to the eye and able to bond with the multi-layered pigments used to create the depth and definition similar to a real eye

Because of the one-of-a-kind nature of prosthetic lenses, prices can be as high as hundreds to thousands of dollars. There are no refunds offered by many of these companies due to the fact that lenses are unique to each individual.

An initial consultation must be made with specific companies who offer this service and they will not substitute existing medical records for a complete examination. Patients can be color-matched during the initial consultation, fitted and measured, and photographed. Specific needs will also be evaluated at this time.

If care for properly, prosthetic custom color contact lenses will last up to two years. Just like regular contact lenses, they will also required a little maintenance to go the full distance. Custom color contact lenses can be made to correct most vision problems except from astigmatism.

Special Effects Custom Color Contact Lenses

Special effects custom color contact lenses have been used in movies and theatrical production for many years before they were available to the general public. If you search the Internet, you will be able to many online stores that offer these lenses for sale.

As with any contact lenses, you should see your local eye doctor or specialist before ordering or buying them. Special effects contact lenses also known as crazy contact lenses can be used purely as special effects lenses and/or to correct vision problems.

Every contact lens is made to order as per the customers request and can come as bloody or hemorrhaged eyes, aged eyes, cataracts, blind effects, and mirrored eyes.

It is fair to say that custom color contact lenses are not cheap when compared to your normal contacts and some be treated with the care that they deserve if you want them to last for several years. Do this, and you will be able to enjoy them both professionally or just for fun.