Custom Color Contact Lenses - Are They Worth It
There are only two types of custom color contact lenses on the market today. Those that are prosthetic which are mainly used to hide injuries or defects to the eyes or the special effects kind that are used mostly in the movies and theatre industries. In this article, we will try to explain in greater detail what custom color contact lenses are and who really needs them.
Custom Color Contact Lenses - Prosthetic
Prosthetic contact lenses are usually hand painted and their main purpose is to usually match a “normal” eye that has been damaged. It is amazing what can be done nowadays as people often cannot distinguish between the fake or normal eye as they are unbelievably close to the natural thing.
Soft custom made color contact lenses are manufactured using the highest grade materials possible so that they can be as comfortable as possible. They are also made so that they bond perfectly to the pigments that are used to give the custom made lenses their unique definition and depth in order to look as real as possible.
As a result of being one of a kind, custom made prosthetic contact lenses are very expensive and can even cost up to a few thousands of dollars. Due to their uniqueness, manufactures are often reluctant to offer any kind of refund as they are only suited to the individual that they were manufactured for.
You must make an appointment for a thorough examination with any of the many companies that manufacture these lenses, prior to making your purchase. During this examination, you will be color matched, measured, fitted and any special needs will be attended to.
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 in use in the movie and theatre industries for many years and have only been available to the general public in the last few years. There are many stores on the web that offer a wide variety of custom color contact lenses to be used in movies, theatre or on special occasions like Halloween.
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.
Custom color contact lenses, though significantly more expensive and time-consuming to create, are one of a kind pieces of art. These lenses can last several years. With regular care and maintenance, they can provide hours of entertainment - whether in professional film making, on the stage, or at home.
Source: Personal Development
