The October issue of O Magazine, known as the Beauty Issue, has Oprah looking exotic, surrounded by orchids, wearing a glittering yellow dress, and (what...hold on...) light colored hazel eyes? It's only one of four covers Oprah did for the magazine this month but for contact lens wearers, it's the most interesting. At first I couldn't tell exactly what was different about … [Read more...]
Comparing Disposable Colored Contacts
Color contact lenses are a great way to change up your look or even correct your vision. But did you know there are different types of color contacts available? In this article, we'll be discussing the three main types of disposable colored contacts: daily disposable contact lenses, weekly disposable contacts, and monthly disposable contacts. Types of Disposable Colored … [Read more...]
Holiday Guide to Colored Contact Lenses
Spice up your little black Christmas dress or New Years Eve mini with richly tinted colored contact lenses this season. Our holiday guide to colored contact lenses profiles the richest, most dramatic colors, lenses with bling and showstopping colors for light eyes. For Dark Eyes Brown Hair, & Medium to Dark Complexion Try Freshlook Colorblends Green for a subtle … [Read more...]
How to Order Colored Contacts Online
Now that you’ve decided to buy colored contacts online, what’s the process? Remember, contact lenses are considered medical devices and should be worn under the prescription and supervision of an eye care professional. But, if you stay within those health safety guidelines, there’s no reason why you can’t try different colors and styles. Plus ordering your colored contacts … [Read more...]
What’s in those Lenses Anyway? Reviewing Your Contact Lens Options
What your contact lenses are made of affects how they wear, including how long they last, your comfort, and their health impact. For many years contact lenses were made of glass. Today, fewer than 1% are, with the other 99% made from various types of plastic. The choices are predominantly some type of PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), polycarbonate or silicon hydroxy gel. Hard … [Read more...]