Special Effect Contact Lenses
Special effect contact lenses are perfect to create a unique look with either a subtle or a dramatic change.

Colored to theatrical contact lenses come in a vast multitude of designs, styles, and colors to complement a costume at Halloween, parties to a movie or theatrical production - these lenses come in vibrant colors, custom images, to those that glow in the dark. Lenses often come with a median base curve, with one size lens to fit all.

The non-prescription special effect contacts are perfect for the lightest to darkest of eye colors – with it being more difficult to alter the appearance of those with dark eyes. Shopping for the ideal pair of lenses can be tough due to the over-whelming number of possible colors – lenses are not going to appear the same on every eye color, so it might be necessary to trial several options, before finding those that offer the desired look.

Some popular choices of special FX color contacts include a spider web, red cat, psycho, blackout, purple kitty, white cat, vampire, hot red, wild fire, or devil to images depicting a cross, smiley, or a soccer ball.

Cosmetic contact lenses last a single use, for 30 – 60 days, to those designed for yearly wear. For all lenses intended for long-term use, it is vital to follow the care instructions that come pre-package with the lenses.

A single pair of novelty contact lenses, daily disposables, cost in the region of $18, while those lenses with up to 3 – 6 month use, can retail at $35. Lenses lasting up to a year, cost $60 or more – these frequent use lenses might seem expensive, but due to the amount of time it lasts, it does work out to be quite reasonable.

If it is a one off event, such as Halloween, then it is more worthwhile to opt for the less-expensive disposable lenses. In, addition 3 – 6 month lenses vary in shelf life, dependent on frequency of use – the more often used, the shorter life cycle these will have.

Whether its for a special event, for a dancer, or performer a set of Special effects contact lenses offer a perfect prop to alter eye color for a more dramatic appearance or style.