If you are the type of a person who wants to shine among the crowd, or just wants to get attention or just give your eyes a scary or Gothic look, prescription theatrical contact lenses are for you. Usually they are used for Halloween purposes but can also be a great type of “prop” in the theatre. They can make your whole outfit truly unforgettable. Prescription theatrical contact lenses do not have to be worn to correct vision but may be worn just to have fun and make a statement.
Although fun and creativity is the purpose of this type of lens, bear in mind that there are certain disadvantages. Because,this type of contact belongs in a category with opaque color tints, there will be instances when your vision may be slightly affected. This can occur especially at night or in dark areas when the pupil of the eye may exceed the clear center of the lens.
There will be occasions such as blinking when the portion of the contact the is colored may slide almost over the pupil, however if your lenses have been fitted properly, it shouldn’t occur very often.
Proper care and hygiene should be observed when handling any contact lenses.There are disposable special occasion contact lenses that are designed to be worn only once and discarded afterward. They can prevent infection or irritation to the eye.
There are prescription theatrical contact lenses that can give an additional sparkle to the eyes. They are manufactured by Marietta Vision. One type, “Sparkles Gold”, not only enhances you eye color but also gives your eyes a mesmerizing look with a touch of the color gold. The are “Angelic” contacts that have a piercing blue color and look like a serious colorized version of color blue. If you are into the series “Twilight” there are lenses that will let you play your favorite character. There are also different versions of the Lord of the Rings” lenses.
The process of making this type of prescription theatrical contact lens involves the design and color being sandwiched between to layers of plastic type lens.This allows the color to show through and enhance the overall image while never allowing the color to come in direct contact with the eye. Keep in mind that these types of lenses and not meant for daily use. They are really designed for just one time use.