Many people for small and quick image adjustments get tint, color or crazy-lenses. There are two types of color optics - to improve vision and decorative. Modern lenses are able to slightly highlight the natural shade or radically change color.
Colored lenses for dark eyes
Everyone who has been drawing at school knows that some colors mix well and blend beautifully, and some don't. The choice of color optics is about the same rules. First, remember that there are three types of coloring:
- Shading is slightly colored and can only improve the natural color of the iris. This option is suitable for people with bright eyes. And on dark tint lenses will either be completely invisible, or make the iris dull and unpleasant.
- Colored have a more dense structure than the previous ones, because they are painted in several layers. They can completely change the native color, so they can be used by everyone regardless of the natural hue of the eyes.
- Carnival or crazy-lenses. They are very popular because, in addition to the simple color change, they have different patterns (billiard ball, tiger eyes or cat eyes). This option does not imply an improvement in the quality of vision, since it is strictly forbidden to use them for a long time, otherwise it may cause eye diseases.
Lenses for bright eyes
Light eyes carriers are very lucky, as they can wear all three kinds. In most cases, light-eyed people consider shading, wanting to improve their natural shade. They are in most cases meaningless to buy colored lenses. Shading models are almost imperceptible and allow you to make gray or green eyes more expressive.
This option with or without diopters can be worn for a whole day, if you strictly follow the rules for the care of optics. If a person has a desire to change the color greatly, then it is recommended color option. It should be noted that it is forbidden to wear them all day, therefore they are used on special occasions.
Choosing a manufacturer
Next we look at the best sellers of color contact optics.
Air optix
This is a line of soft lenses, aimed at maximum convenience and safety of the user. This optics is made of silicone hydrogel, which is considered an ideal solution in ophthalmology. Their thickness is small, the eyes can breathe, so Air Optix is allowed to use throughout the day. But still a lens that protects against dust and dirt, is present on the eye.
For people with hypoxia, the company has released a special version of the Air Optix Aqua, which is the best option in their case.
Adria
This contact optics made from hydrogel using modern technology "High Defenition". During production, staining of the surface occurs in a couple of layers, thanks to which the probability of an allergic reaction is eliminated, since the eyeball does not contact the dye. And the special production technology ensures the perfect vision of the user and the quality of the product itself.
This line of contact optics has three model series, so that each person has a choice:
- 1 Tone is a tint that enhances the attractiveness of natural eye color.
- 2 Tone - change dark colors to light ones that can give brightness to the iris.
- 3 Tone - change light shades to darker ones. They have an aspherical shape, which allowed them to be made a little thinner. Wearing them does not impair the quality of vision, but also provides an opportunity to treat certain visual impairments.
Acuvue
Acuvue colored lenses are made from modern ultrafine matter, made on the basis of silicone-hydrogel. This feature has made them extremely popular among consumers. The product is made using several layers of dye, so they can mimic a person's iris.
ACUVUE 2 COLORS Opaques are suitable for owners of any shade of eyes.
ACUVUE 2 COLORS Enhancers - they are recommended to be worn only by light-eyed people.
1-Day Acuvue Define is a tinted lenses that highlight the natural shade of the iris, giving expressiveness.
FreshLook
Producer - CIBA Vision, representing several soft colored lenses, which are produced under the name FreshLook, offers three collections of colored lenses:
- FreshLook ColorBlends;
- FreshLook Dimensions;
- FreshLook Colors.
The most sought-after are FreshLook ColorBlends, which are suitable for both light and dark-eyed. To imitate the natural pattern of the iris, technology is used in which colored dots of different colors are applied with a slow transition in three zones.
Thanks to this technology, the pattern of lenses is no different from the natural pattern of the iris. They completely overlap the color, if the eyes are bright, and dark, they give attractiveness and expressiveness. The collection of these lenses has many colors, which makes it possible to make the best choice for all buyers.
Cooper vision
This optics is so thin that it almost does not feel. At the same time, they perfectly protect the surface of the eye, but require careful maintenance, as they are too susceptible to mechanical damage, especially after removal. Therefore, during the putting on it is necessary to check their integrity, otherwise you can damage the eyes.
Are these lenses harmful?
Many people want to try this option to change the image, but worry that they can harm the eyes. Most concerns are caused by the dye used to create the pattern. According to modern technologies, manufacturers make a drawing not on the lens itself, but on the layer between the outer shells. The paint does not come into contact with the surface of the eye, which means that they are completely safe.
But they can still cause great harm if you do not stick to the simple basics of hygiene. Models of one-day carrying do not demand any leaving, but it is necessary to store multiple in the container and solution for contact optics which needs to be changed every day. Wear and remove them only with clean hands.
Do not use colored lenses for longer than 14 hours a day, but for some models the duration may be less (this should be indicated on the package). It is not recommended to wear them while driving a car or work that requires concentration or reaction, as the eyes will overwork.
The use of contact optics creates constant stress for the cornea, microtraumas occur on its surface, which are accompanied by pain, tearing, redness and foreign body sensation. For the treatment of this problem, reducing agents with dexpanthenol are used. This substance has a regenerating property.
The best option is the drug Korneregel. It contains the required amount of active substance - dexpanthenol, and its form allows a long period of time to be on the damaged surface of the eye.
Therefore, it can be combined with other ophthalmic agents, since if Korneregel is used after other drops or ointments, it will increase the time of their influence on the eyes. Before taking the means of the lens must be removed.
How to remove them
At first, this process will cause some difficulties, but after 8-10 operations it will take a couple of seconds. There are several ways to quickly remove the contact optics without damaging it:
Method 1
- Roll your eyes up, then pull off the lower eyelid with your finger.
- Place your finger on the edge of the lens.
- Gradually move it to the side. Gently take the lens with your index and thumb and quickly remove it.
Method 2
- Place your index finger on the upper eyelid, and the index of the other hand just above the lower eyelid.
- Sharply move your fingers towards each other. Contact lens just fall into your hands.
When removing the lens can stick together, if this happened, you should not try to straighten their hands, because you can spoil them. It is better to put it in a special storage solution, where it will be able to finish itself. There are ways to straighten them, but care is needed because the lenses may become unsuitable for wearing.
Prices for colored lenses
The cost of optics depends on the manufacturer, shelf life, and also on the place of purchase. The seller will advise you about the optics, but before the first purchase it is better to contact an ophthalmologist, who will select the ideal option for you. It is preferred to popular firms.
The cost of lenses varies from 250 to 1500 rubles. The most expensive are one-day ones, but it is better to buy models that can be used for 3-4 weeks, since their price is about 600 rubles, and a one-day box costs 800 rubles. Lenses that can be worn for 3 months or a whole year after a while will begin to adversely affect eye health.
As you can see, there are many different options: just select the manufacturer that suits you.
