Vampire movies come and go but there is one thing that remains the same with all of them; vampire contact lenses. That’s right each and every vampire you have seen on the movie screen is wearing contacts. These menacing special FX props have been used for decades in movies and plays in order to emphasize the maniacal intentions of old Dracula. The stars of Twilight, Lost Boys and True Blood all wore vampire contact lenses. These special effects lenses are now available to the public for occasional wear.
Theatrical companies have also used this type of contacts for emphasizing a characters special powers or scary personality. The light blue contacts worn by Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire is only one version of these horror props. There are many novelty shops and online retailers such as Lensmart that offer this form of contact lenses but they also sell many other designs such as Gothic, wild, crazy and wacky lenses that make wearing them fun. Black out and white out lenses are both Gothic style lens that block out all color of the eyes.
For a truly scary Halloween costume, try pairing up a Dracula costume with some horror lenses like those worn in Lost Boys or Interview with the Vampire. Many of the vampire movies utilized the wild eye contacts. The characters in a vampire movie seem to come to life with the special FX lenses. They give the characters a sense of realization and someone you can actually relate to. As each new movie comes out, the special effects get better and better. The latest vampire movies, Twilight and True Blood, gave viewers the feeling of being with the characters.
There is a large selection of novelty contacts for you to choose from when accessorizing your Halloween costume. Since they are readily available at many online retailers such as Lensmart you can choose a pair that will make you stand out among all the other costumes at any party. Choose a style that will not only surprise but shock your friends and family. You will need a prescription to make your purchase but this is only to ensure you are getting the proper fit and that your eyes are healthy enough to wear the lenses. Some of these lenses can be purchased as corrective lenses but most are non prescription lenses.
No matter what your choice will be you will be assured to enjoy the wacky and crazy responses you get by wearing these contacts. You will be amazed at the fun you will have drawing attention to yourself through these theatrical lenses. These lenses should be cared for as though they are prescription lenses by storing them in a cleansing solution and a contact case. This will ensure they will not dry out and will last for up to a year with occasional wear. Since these are cosmetic lenses, regular wear is not recommended and should be avoided if at all possible. They are not worth causing damage to your eyes and possibly losing your eye sight.