Color Contact Lenses - Are They Safe?

Do you want to find out how you would look with blue, green or amethyst eyes? But you have heard that color contact lenses might cause problems? Here we will discuss how color contacts can affect the health of your eyes, and give you simple tips to follow so your color lenses never give you any troubles.

There are two main reasons why color contacts cause your eye problems, and both are easily avoidable. The first cause is buying color contacts of inferior quality without a doctor's prescription; and the second is not caring properly for your color lenses.

Sometimes you see color contacts for sale in beauty salons and even in flea markets! You should never buy your lenses in these places. Color contacts aren't fashion jewelry: most paints are very toxic, so the lenses should be properly manufactured, to avoid direct contact between the paint and the sensitive surface of your eye. Most color lenses sold without a doctor's prescription fail to meet these requirements. They might look good and cost less than brand-name color contacts, but they are really dangerous for your eyes.

Since the second common cause of eye infections from wearing color lenses is not caring for them properly, you should always follow your doctor's instructions about caring for your lenses.

Color contact lenses safety rules

If you follow these simple rules, your lenses will be no threat to the health of your eyes.

1. Obtain an eye doctor's prescription before ordering your color contacts. Even if you don't need vision correction, you need an eye doctor to select the lenses that would be best for you

2. It is cheaper to order your color contacts online than buying them from your doctor, but make sure that you order from a reputable contact lens retailer

3. Don't wear your color contacts continuously for too long. Most color contacts block the flow of oxygen to your eyes. This is usually not a problem, though, if you wear your lenses only for 8-9 hours at a stretch, but any longer than that could cause problems.

4. Never sleep wearing your lenses - this is the most dangerous thing you can do, in terms of eye health. If your eyes don't receive enough oxygen for days on end, then you are sure to suffer inflammation of the corneas. Some color contacts, like Acuvue 2 Colors, are FDA approved to wear for up to 7 days straight. However, many eye doctors agree that it is better not to risk your eyes even with the best quality color contacts

5. Don't swim or shower wearing your color lenses. Firstly, it is very easy to lose a lens in the water. Secondly, whenever water gets into your eyes it creates favorable conditions for bacteria, putting you at risk of infection

6. Make sure you clean your lenses properly, and always keep your contacts in soft contact lens solution. You shouldn't rub your color contacts while cleaning them, because it may damage the color. So it is best to use a no-rub multipurpose solution.

7. Never share your color contacts with other people. It might be very tempting to exchange color lenses with a friend but, unfortunately, it is a sure way to pick up an eye infection.

Color contact lenses are fun. As the saying goes, "The eyes are the mirror of the soul", and it is amazing how much different eye colors can transform your appearance. Caring for your color lenses isn't hard work - people who wear color contacts every day report that it takes them less than a minute to clean the lenses and put them in - so you should always follow the safety rules. If you do, then color contact lenses will bring you only joy, with no troubles.

Tanya Turner is a contact lens and eye health expert and a founder of http://www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.co m/, where you can find unbiased information about all types of contact lenses including color contacts reviews and pictures

---

Angelo Carbotti Handbag Line Karen

As some of you might already know Angelo Carbotti handbags... Read More

Are You Good-Looking Enough For Your Job?

Beauty has muscle. Beauty captures our attention and pulls us... Read More

Fashion Tips: 5 Ways To Look Fabulous in White

Do you see white in your future? No, I'm not... Read More

The Mindful Shopper: Learning From Your Trendy Mistakes

Are you a fashion trend-watcher?Do you spend a lot of... Read More

Lingerie Shopping Tips for Men

Every man has done it - or will do it... Read More

Why Ladies Craze for Women?s Sandals?

Talking about sandals in front of women is absolutely a... Read More

Bling Bling on a Budget

A nice piece of jewelry can brighten up your entire... Read More

Sterling Silver Jewelry Fashion Trends for the New Year and Beyond

Each year, on fashion runways from New York to Paris,... Read More

Fashion Tips: Dress to Look Young

Dress to look young? Well think about it, how are... Read More

The Ring - Step Back in History

The popularity of rings increased during the medieval period. People... Read More

Sunglasses Options are Plentiful

Protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful rays is very... Read More

Gemstone Earring: One Small Way to Express Your Individuality

Some people have specific color preferences while some people also... Read More

Nina Ricci - How She Came to be A Top Designer

In 1883 in Turin, Italy Maria Nielli was born. In... Read More

The Skys the Limit when it Comes to Buying Sunglasses Online

There is a never ending supply of quality sunglasses options... Read More

Turn Boring Reading Glasses Into Fun With Color, Shape And Design!

There is no use fighting the fact that at some... Read More

Look Fashionable At The Beach!

It's that time of year when we pack up our... Read More

Celebrity Fashions For The Average Woman

It's never ending Jessica Simpson totes a Vuitton bag, Courtney... Read More

What to Wear: Summer Dressing in a Business Environment

Choosing appropriate clothing for the business environment can be challenging... Read More

The Secret to having these Ten Pairs of Shoes

Whether you love shoes or not, there are ten shoes... Read More

History of the Watch

The earliest mention of the watch was in Shakespeare's play... Read More

Eyewear Lens Technology Makes Wearing Eyewear a Pleasant and Fashionable Experience

Modern eyewear technology gives more eyewear lenses and eyewear frame... Read More

How to Find the Perfect Swimsuit for Your Body Type

Finding the best swimsuit is something that we all struggle... Read More

The Uniqueness of Missoni

To Uniqueness of Angela Missoni stands her alone and away... Read More

How to Look Slimmer

No matter what their size, most women want to look... Read More

How to Choose a Comfortable Pair of Shoes

You've finally worn out those comfortable old shoes that you... Read More