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Fast Facts About Toric Contacts for Astigmatism

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Do You Need Toric Lenses? If you have a refractive error eye problem, then the results tend to be: • An inability for the eye to focus on a specific point. • Difficulty in obtaining a clear image of objects both near and far. • Difficulty in counting objects when they are aligned horizontally or vertically. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a visually “directional” defect, which is a refractive error eye problem. There are two … [Read more...]

Review: Freshlook Colorblends Green

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I'm excited to finally review Freshlook Colorblends Green. On my brown eyes, the color change is subtle, so if you want something more dramatic, this color isn't for you. If you're looking for vibrancy, I'd go with Colorblends Gemstone Green. Green vs. Gemstone Green Regular Green is for the natural look. A hazel inner ring blends nicely with naturally hazel eyes. Gemstone Green is more vibrant. It may be too over the top for some … [Read more...]

Where Have all the Prescription Color Contacts Gone?

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Are you a colored contacts fan looking for something new? I have to say, the choice of FDA approved color contact lenses in the U.S. over the past year has sadly dwindled. Ciba Vision, manufacturer of the ever popular Freshlook line, last year discontinued  a range of other, more specialized colored lenses, like Durasoft, Illusions, and Cibasoft. Freshlook Radiance disappeared the year before that. Read announcement I supposed the wave of … [Read more...]

Review: Acuvue 2 Colours Deep Blue

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Acuvue 2 Colours is a longstanding brand of colored contacts and the only color line by Acuvue. There are seven opaque colors for dark/light eyes and three translucent colors for light eyes. Click here for the Acuve 2 Colors colorchart They were very easy to insert and I am delighted at how comfortable they are. This color is Deep Blue. Not as bright as Sapphire Blue, but it covers my brown eyes nicely. You can see some brown around the … [Read more...]

Acuvue Colors Blue, Green and Gray (Video)

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This is a great video that shows three Acuvue 2 Colors. Most color contact videos only feature one shade, so I was happy to find this recent post from itslilybabyy. I also like the fact that Lily's eyes are a dark brown so you can see how much the contact lenses affect the color change. I have the Acuvue blue and will be posting my own review soon. Here are some snips of the three colors: Do you have a comment to share about Acuvue 2 … [Read more...]

Review of Splash of Color Aquatic Allure (Video)

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I had a chance to try Splash of Color contact lenses recently in Aquatic Allure. They're available from Coastal.com in both vial and disposable. Overall, I thought they were quite comfortable. Very easy to put in. Occasionally, I noticed a blue tinge around the outside of my vision, a result of the lens moving around a bit as I blinked but that was all. The color itself is pretty vibrant. I wouldn't say these lenses are for day-to-day wear, … [Read more...]

Colored Lens Haul: Splash of Color, Freshlook, and Acuvue

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I just got this colored lens haul from Coastal.com: Freshlook Colorblends Green Acuvue 2 Colours Deep Blue Splash of Color Aquatic Allure I'll be posting a video of the Splash of Color lenses but for now, here are my thoughts. Overall, very comfortable. The color is and intense aqua with a dark outer ring. These lenses will stop traffic which for me makes them more of a special even lens as opposed to day-to-day color. Comes in 6-pack … [Read more...]

Splash of Color 2—New Colored Contacts from Coastal.com

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Finally I've got some new products to talk about! Coastal.com has just introduced Splash of Color 2, the color line of their popular in-house brand Splash. Splash of Color 2 are two-week disposable lenses in seven yummy shades. Why should you try them? Splash of Color 2 are comparable in cost to well known brands Freshlook Colorblends and Acuvue 2 Colors, and offer you a fresh new color palette. Product Details Parameters Base … [Read more...]

Top 3 Amber Twilight Vampire Contact Lenses

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Are you a Twilight fan? Team Edward or Team Jacob? For the past few years, there's been lots of fuss about these movies and lots of people asking me how to get the sexy amber eyes of the Twilight vampires. Here's a collection of photos from the net of real eyes wearing amber, honey or hazel contact lenses. However, remember, the results really depend on the color of your natural eye your skin tone and complexion. Gold Vampire Gold … [Read more...]

Freshlook Colorblends Gemstone Green

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This is a great video that shows closeups of Freshlook Colorblends Gemstone Green. We don`t get to see daneidris natural eye color but the lens color looks great. Definitely a vibrant green without being cartoonish. Interested in green contact lenses--more brands and green tinted contacts here … [Read more...]