Archive for the ‘cosmetic contact lenses’ Category

» What are the real risks of wearing cosmetic contact lenses?

If you follow all the rules, are cosmetic contacts still risky? Aaaaaaaaah! I think I’ll put up with my eyes as they are then! I agree with carla j. I wear cosmetic contact lenses, and they’re fine with me. The only difference between normal contact lenses and cosmetics is that.. cosmetic contact lenses are more [...]

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» Where can you buy cosmetic contact lenses?

I’m looking for a place to buy cosmetic lenses, not online though.
Is there any store that I could go to that sells them? Thanks.
Oh, and I live in Louisiana if that helps…
unless you buy them from like a flea market or something you probably wont find cosmet contact lenses being sold anywhere…
you have to go [...]

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» Does the use of Cosmetic Contact lenses require any testing on the eyes?

I’m about to buy a pair of Korean "Big Eye" contact lenses which are costmetic and I’m wondering whether ANY sort of testing on my eyes should be done.
Recently my friend purchased a pair from a contact lense store which ships contact lenses from Korea. It is not an optometrist store although they do go [...]

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» How difficult is it to put on cosmetic contact lenses?

I’m thinkin about getting a pair but have like no experence whatsoever in putting them on/off. What do i do?
cosmetic contact lenses still should be purchased from a licensed professional who should show you how to place and remove you new contacts and care for them properly. You eyes will need to be checked and [...]

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» Keratoconus and cosmetic contact lenses?

I have keratoconus in both eyes and already use RGP contact lenses, for Halloween me and some friends have decided to get funky colored cosmetic contact lenses. Is this advisable in my condition.
Simple answer is no. Your RGP lenses control the surface shape of your cornea. If you took your RGP’s out and replaced them [...]

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» Is it safe to use cosmetic eye contact lenses slightly after expiry?

I have some cat eye contact lenses i wish to wear for halloween, but the expiry date is Jan 2009 i paid alot for them so is it really dangerous to wear them for halloween or does it not matter all that much? Thanks
The expiring date was a really long time ago. almost [...]

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» I’m using Cosmetic contact Lenses for the first time; I need help/tips?

I bought the Fresh Look Color Blend contacts. It comes with this liquid solution. What should I do to prepare for putting contacts in my eyes? Should I wash the new contacts and rinse this liquid off? Help! It didnt come with directions.
No! Do NOT place the contacts under tap water! The water they give [...]

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