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Novelty Contact Lenses Aren’t Just for Halloween PDF Print E-mail


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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 13:53
Novelty contact lenses or special effect contact lenses will give your eyes different appearance from different shapes and colors depending on what you want and.  It is also fun to use.  It can be used to enhance your role in a play or movie; or if you want to look out of the ordinary.  You wouldn’t need to wear many accessories for it alone is an eye-catching piece.   You can choose from any of the wide selection available.  It has grown popular nowadays since it adds attitude to your everyday look. You can even find some are even hand-maid or customized.  Consumers must be aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only allow novelty lenses that are locally made.  Have it prescribed by your optometrists.

Before, these contact lenses were used during Halloween to accent costumes; but now it is utilized by different people for various reasons and occasions depending on your mood.

Be aware that not all novelty lenses available in the market are one-size fits all, as what most sellers claim.  Make sure to buy only from reputable stores or with approval of an eye specialist.  If you buy on impulse, you might cause yourself loss of eyesight or eye infection if you are not careful.  It’s advisable to consult first an ophthalmologist or optometrist to verify if you can use contact lenses, or to have them fitted correctly even if you wouldn’t need the kind of  lens that are designed to correct eye vision problems.

Make sure that the contact lens fits well and correctly or else it may damage your eyes with abrasion.  It usually needs to be cleaned every day and shouldn’t be used for a long time.  Be careful where you buy these novelty contact lenses, especially if you are going to buy online or in stores or salons.

It is advised to seek an optometrist or an eye doctor to be assessed for the right type of contact lens to be used since contact lenses are not for everyone.  This will help identify if you are suitable to wear this type of contact lens and it will also give you a heads up on everything you will need to know especially if you are a first-timer.

Novelty contact lenses should also be taken care of just like any other contact lens, either with prescription or not.  Remember that it also needs daily cleaning and disinfection each time you take it out. Never use your saliva to clean it for your saliva harbors bacteria that could cause eye irritation and infection.  Use the correct contact lens solution to clean and lubricate your lens as advised by your optometrist.

Make sure your eyes are not too sensitive or have any infection when using any type of contact lens. Also be sure that your lenses fit your eye because it may damage the surface of your eyes if you’re not vigilant enough. Never share with others your lenses, no matter how well you know them or even how hygienic they seem, it’s still a big no-no.

In case you develop an allergic reaction such as irritation, redness or vision changes while wearing your contact lens, immediately remove your lenses and then go to your optometrist right away.



 

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