About Colored Contact Lenses

Many people are unaware, but contact lenses are not a recent invention; historical records show that the Italian inventor Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) produced the first sketches of contact lenses in 1508; However, it was only 350 years later, in 1827, that the English astronomer Sir John Herschel proposed the idea of ​​making a mold of a person's eyes for the production of corrective contact lenses.

Many years passed, many research projects and experiments were carried out by various personalities such as the Swiss physician Adolf E. Fick, the French optician Edouard Kalt, the American optometrist William Feinbloom, the Czech chemists Otto Wichterle and Drahoslav Lim, until we arrived at the high-tech contact lenses we have today.

The topic Colored Contact Lenses is quite broad and it is natural that many questions arise, especially when the person has never used any type of contact lenses and intends to start this experience.

Contact lenses are generally used to correct an optical problem such as myopia, astigmatism, and others; however, in recent times, contact lenses have been used for aesthetic purposes to change eye color.

The desire to change eye color can occur when a person wants to change their everyday look, go to a costume party, or even create a character for a job as a model, or act in a film or television work.

The emergence of colored contact lenses, also known as cosmetic contact lenses, began in the early 1980s and were intended to alter the color of the iris. Some were translucent, and the effect on changing eye color depended on the interaction of the lens color with the iris color. Other contact lenses were made of an opaque material and allowed users with dark irises to appear to have light eyes.

Although considered an aesthetic accessory for changing one's appearance, the use of colored contact lenses requires the same care as that needed when using contact lenses to correct an optical problem.

It is important that before choosing colored contact lenses in Otica Iberica's broad selection, the user undergoes an ophthalmological consultation or receives guidance from an optometrist.

All care regarding cleaning, maintenance, and replacement of lenses within the indicated timeframe must be observed.

Are there colored contact lenses with a prescription?

Yes, there are colored contact lenses with a prescription and colored contact lenses without a prescription.

There are also versions of colored lenses that correct myopia, hyperopia, and also astigmatism.

Can I share my colored contact lenses with a friend?

Never. Under no circumstances should you share the use of your colored contact lenses. Sharing contact lenses is one of the most dangerous mistakes. The shared use of colored (or non-colored) contact lenses with another person can facilitate the transmission of bacteria that can cause very serious problems, from allergies to infections.

Do colored contact lenses cause any discomfort?

Initially, the user may feel some discomfort that will disappear with frequent use and the passing of days. However, it should be observed whether all the procedures indicated for placing the lens, as well as handling them, were done correctly. If discomfort persists and the discomfort is significant, stop using them and consult an ophthalmologist.

Is it possible to develop an allergy or intolerance to colored contact lenses?

Yes, it is possible, and this can occur for several reasons, from lack of lubrication in the eyes, continuous use of the lenses, sensitivity that develops over time, or the use of lens cleaning products. Otica Iberica can not indicate a suitable lens for you, only an ophthalmologist can indicate the best lens for each case, as well as the lubricating eye drops that are compatible with colored contact lenses.