Originally, color contact lenses had only one purpose: to correct vision in all discretion. For several years now, the contact lenses are not only corrective, they are cosmetic. These color lenses make it possible to change eye color in a simple and fast. Several manufacturers offer such products. The record is more or less natural. It depends on the type of lens chosen (translucent or opaque), the original color of eyes and the intensity of the color of the lenses selected. The leading manufacturer on the market is Ciba-Vision (Freshlook brand) but other brands are also launching this niche as aqua lens.
The special effects are all soft Color contact lenses. These lenses have the peculiarity of being a larger diameter than the cornea. The Violet Colored Contacts also called color flexible hydrophilic lenses contain between 40 and 80% water. They are so permeable to oxygen that provides maximum comfort and softness. In most cases, the Violet Colored Contacts also allow for color vision correction. According to manufacturers, the degree of correction varies from – 6.00 to – 8.00. Soft lenses are generally used color for daily wear with monthly replacement lenses. The price ranges generally around 15 a pair for use during a month.
The Color contact lens is either translucent or opaque. The translucent versions give a more natural result. The Violet Colored Contacts are generally less intense and the original color of eyes shines through. These lenses specifically dedicated to blue eyes revolve manufacturers in blue water, blue passion, amethyst, green almond, gray, amber, caramel, blue, cinnamon, and turquoise.
For dark eyes or color change more dramatic and intense, the Violet Colored Contacts are sold in opaque version. Again, the colors vary according to the manufacturers: blue, green, gray, honey, blue Caribbean, Pacific Blue, and Green Lagoon. The lens is very opaque cover the original color of the point of view of the result is particularly radical. For cons, the proposed colors are often too frank to be perfectly natural. The look is very special.
Recently, new models of color lenses were introduced. These models marketed by Ciba Vision (Freshlook) are designed disguise They are not remedial and display colors very “Vyborg”: Zebra (zebra black with white), Red Hot (bright red), Cat Eye (cat’s eyes yellow vertical, black pupil) Hypnotic (spiral white on black), Alien (green horizontal pupil), and White out (all white).
The Color Contact Lens is very famous among youngsters nowadays.