Photo by: Schrierc on Flikr In the United States, by law you are required to have a verifiable prescription for colored contact lenses. Without one, you can’t legally purchase contacts and retailers can’t legally sell them to you. This means that you need to visit your eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist) for an eye exam and proper fitting for the brand of colored … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Contact Lens Color
First off, there are really no rules for choosing the right color of contacts for you. It comes down to personal taste. Go with what makes you feel good! But if you're new to colored contacts or thinking about giving them a try, where do you start? The top selling brand, Freshlook Colorblends alone has eleven different shades to choose from. Help! So, rules aside, here are … [Read more...]
What Parents Need to Know about Contact Lenses
One of the most demanding problems for a parent comes when their child is prescribed glasses. Ensuring that your child wears specs can be challenging, particularly during the school day when they’re likely to need the help their glasses will give. With that in mind, it’s a surprise that more parents are not encouraging their youngsters to try contact lens wear. The question … [Read more...]
Review: Freshlook Colorblends Green
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 … [Read more...]
Where Have all the Prescription Color Contacts Gone?
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 … [Read more...]