What are colored lenses
Decorative contact optics are produced from a hydrogel component that absorbs water. The material has improved optical and physical characteristics and is well tolerated by the eye.
Colored lenses have a special texture that imitates the iris. In this case, they either enhance the natural color of the eyes or change it. Sometimes a complex texture is selected in the form of a flag, a cat's eye, or even fire. The center of the lens, located in front of the pupil, is not painted over.
By wearing decorative CLs, you can create an individual and bright image. They are not harmful to health. Modern optical products reliably protect the retina from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
What nuances should you pay attention to when purchasing colored lenses?
When choosing an optical product, you should take a closer look at the peculiarities of applying the coloring pigment of the iris, the color of the eyelashes and eyebrows, as well as the skin. Most often, it happens that colored lenses on brown eyes look slightly different in daylight or nightlight. This should also be taken into account in order to make the right choice.
Makeup artists and stylists believe that men and women with brown eyes simply must pay attention to green, blue or gray lenses for brown eyes, as well as brown shades that are close to the natural color.
Without trying it on, it is impossible to say exactly how the lenses will look. Don't trust the picture on the packaging.
Green lenses for brown eyes are illustrated as emerald green on the outside of the packaging. Having tried them on, a person notices that the color is actually bright grassy. The point here is not at all that the manufacturer decided to deceive the client and deliberately slipped him a different type of product that does not correspond to the photo on the packaging. It’s just that the natural eye color of the models shown in the photo may be completely different - not the same as the buyer’s. Therefore, to understand exactly what color you will get, you need to try on trial lenses.
Classification
The range of colored contact lenses is huge.
It is divided into such groups.
- Tinted optical products with and without diopters. They are designed to highlight the natural shade of the eyes and make it expressive. These lenses cannot change the dark color. The pattern of the iris is visible through them. Sometimes in the first days of wearing you may notice some disturbance in color perception, which, however, quickly passes.
- Colored contact lenses with and without diopters radically change any eye color. Through them the previous pattern of the iris is no longer visible. To ensure that visual function is not impaired, the lenses have a transparent optical zone. Sometimes in the evening a person notices a deterioration in vision because the pupil increases in size and begins to cover the colored area.
- Carnival lenses are popular among young people. They have an original design in the form of a cat's eye, a vampire, a witch. They are usually worn to different parties: at official events they will be, to put it mildly, inappropriate.
- Club lenses shimmer in ultraviolet light and draw special attention to the eyes.
- Beauty lenses give the eye a very bright shine. The lens texture is based on the natural pattern of the iris.
Depending on the material used, contact lenses can be gas-tight, gas-permeable, silicone hydrogel, or hydrogel. They also differ in diameter. Highlight:
- scleral (diameter - from 1.5 to 2.1 cm);
- corneal (diameter - from 0.9 to 1.1 cm);
- corneoscleral (with a diameter from 1.2 to 1.5 cm).
The most affordable and widespread compact substitutes for glasses are hydrogel and silicone hydrogel for daily wear.
Which lenses are best for brown eyes: a review of popular models
Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of cosmetic lenses in a variety of shades. Some products are especially popular because they have excellent optical characteristics and provide maximum comfort during use. Let's look at the world's bestsellers among colored contact lenses that are suitable for people with brown eyes.
Fusion
Fusion quarter lenses are made using a unique technology of layer-by-layer paint application on the inner surface. They have a rich pigment that allows you to maintain the natural depth of your gaze and radically change the color of even the darkest eyes. These optical products have an ultra-thin design, so they are practically invisible to the eye.
Colors Sapphire and Violet 3
Main advantages:
- Rich pigment thanks to the layer-by-layer paint application method.
- Comfortable use due to ultra-thin design.
- Optimal indicators of oxygen permeability and moisture content.
- Practical quarterly replacement schedule.
"Ophthalmix" Butterfly 3-tone
The design of these lenses is based on three tones. This allows you to completely cover the shade of the iris and create a bright image. These optical products have an optimal moisture content (42%), which ensures comfortable use. A wide selection of colors and options makes these contact correction products an excellent choice for those with brown eyes.
Green and Hazel colors
Main advantages:
- Rich three-tone pattern to create original images.
- Comfortable and safe use.
- Excellent optical characteristics.
- Practical quarterly replacement schedule.
Adria Glamorous
Adria Glamorous has a mysterious black pattern that makes the look as expressive and mysterious as possible. In the production of these optical products, the moisture absorbent Sodium Hyaluronate is used, which perfectly moisturizes the lenses, making their use comfortable and safe.
Colors Blue and Solid Gold
Main advantages:
- A mysterious black pattern for a glamorous look.
- Comfortable use due to moisture absorbent Sodium Hyaluronate.
- High clarity of vision thanks to aspherical design.
- Practical quarterly replacement schedule (every 90 days).
Adria Elegant
These lenses are ideal for those who want to visually enlarge their eyes. They have a black rim around the edge that creates a clear outline, enhancing the border of the pupil. Optical products “sit” comfortably on the eyes, as they have an increased diameter. Thanks to this, they can be worn comfortably for a long time.
Colors Blue and Green
Characteristics:
- They enlarge the eyes due to the black rim around the edge.
- Provide comfort when wearing for a long time.
- They have a practical quarterly replacement mode.
- Guarantees high clarity of vision.
Adria 3Tone
Adria 3Tone has the most saturated shade for a dramatic change in eye color. They provide high visual clarity thanks to their aspherical design. The absorbent Sodium Hyaluronate is used in the production of products, which lubricates the surface of the lenses and increases the comfort of use.
Colors Turquoise and Honey
Main advantages:
- The most saturated shade.
- Comfortable and safe use.
- High clarity of vision.
- Replacement after 3 months.
Hera
The Hera series includes several models with different patterns to transform the eyes. Dream lenses are suitable for those who want to visually enlarge the iris. Exotic optical products are perfect for creating an original look. They have colored stripes that extend from the pupillary zone to the edge. The Party model with a dark rim will make its owner's look unforgettable.
Hera Tri-Tone Elegance in Aqua and Green
Hera Two-Tone Dream in Brown and Violet
Main advantages:
- Modern material using the Cast-Molding casting technique.
- Optimal moisture content (40%).
- Convenient replacement schedule (once a quarter).
- Wide range of colors.
Adore
These lenses have a light center and darker edges. This edging allows you to make your look unusually beautiful and mesmerizing. This model is represented by both three-tone and two-tone optical products. The products are produced in designer packaging, which are a real work of art.
Colors: 3-tone Tri-Light Green and 2-tone Bi-Blue
Main advantages:
- Modern material Polimakon with an optimal moisture content (40%).
- Practical replacement schedule (every 90 days).
- Bright and rich colors.
- Comfortable and safe to wear.
Wearing mode
Color contact lenses can be worn with varying degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. But due to the presence of dye in them, the wearing time is limited and is no more than 8 hours in a row. The limitation is explained by the fact that color optics deliver oxygen to tissues less well, causing the eyes to become tired.
If possible, the visual organs should be given rest.
The safest for the eyes is color one-day optics. It contains a sufficient amount of moisture, allows sufficient oxygen to pass through and maintains a high level of eye performance.
It is not recommended to use dark lenses in the evening and at night while driving. The transmission of light and color in them is significantly distorted. If you experience discomfort while wearing it, you should change the product and use a product to increase the amount of tear fluid.
Selection
You need to choose decorative optics based on your natural eye color. Light-eyed people are better than others in choosing the necessary color of optics. It will be much more difficult for dark-eyed people to do this. If you choose an iris design with a border, it will make the eye more expressive and natural.
But the visual effect will be disrupted if you use too bright shades.
Here are some recommendations to help you choose the right product:
- for light eyes, use tint options;
- to visually brighten the eyes, a dense pattern is selected;
- Stylists recommend using special applications to “try on” the colors you need. They upload their own photo and then follow the prompts.
Features of choosing colored lenses for dark (brown) eyes
You can tell which colors will suit a particular person just by looking at the brightness, the pattern of the iris, and the distribution of the coloring pigment over it. It is important to remember: under certain lighting, the shade changes. It is advisable for brown-eyed people to discuss their choice with a specialist - an optometrist. You should come to him in clothes of a neutral tone, without bright makeup, so that he can find the ideal option taking into account the tone of your skin, eyelashes, hair, and the white of your eyes.
To make your look as effective and expressive as possible, you can follow a few basic rules:
- for a natural effect, brown-eyed people should choose lenses of green, gray and all shades of brown - they are closer to the natural color scheme;
- radical correction to purple, yellow, blue, light green requires careful selection of shades and “trying on” - otherwise disharmony will spoil the whole image, because the eyes attract attention first of all;
- to make the lenses less noticeable, they should have a pattern that imitates the natural iris and a dark border - it will add depth and expressiveness to the look;
- if the lenses are not brown, brown-eyed people should abandon the model with a smooth gradient - the iris will shine through the uncolored areas (although this often looks very beautiful);
- The more shades there are in the manufacturer’s line, the easier it is to choose the most invisible, natural replacement for your own eye color.
There are a few more nuances. For example, to make your look dramatic and eye-catching, you can choose lenses with a diameter slightly larger than the iris. Also, in the pupillary area, all contact correction means have a small light area. When you move your gaze from object to object, it shifts and the dark iris becomes noticeable. This does not impair the quality of vision, but may “give away” the color correction. When buying lenses of different colors, each pair needs its own container - and they must look different.
Photo
The photo shows how the eye color differs after applying decorative contact optics.
Consumer Reviews
Irina, 22 years old, Moscow: I am brown-eyed and like to experiment with my appearance. I tried blue colored decorative contact lenses. Having put them on, I was surprised at how my appearance had changed. With blue eyes, I choose bright and extravagant decorative cosmetics.
Olga, 35 years old, Kostroma: I wear glasses -3 diopters and periodically use contact lenses. I tried green tint decorative optics with the same diopters. With her help, my eyes became expressive, my face seemed to look younger. I want to try changing the shade of my eyes.
Elena, 39 years old, St. Petersburg: Several times I wore brown optics. I liked the effect. Color optics helps me find the optimal stylistic solution and change my image depending on the occasion.
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With the help of colored contact lenses, people change their appearance, add new notes to their own image, and follow fashion trends. Disposable products from global manufacturers do not require specific care. After a maximum of 8 hours it is removed. If discomfort occurs, consult a doctor.
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How to remove scleral lenses from your eyes?
The algorithm for removing these contact correction devices is quite simple. It is necessary to release the lower part of the lens rim, moving the lower eyelid as far as possible. Next, you need to pinch the lower edge of the product with two fingers and pull it down parallel to the surface of the face with minimal impact on the upper eyelid.
After removal, the contact correction means must be disinfected using a special solution for gas-permeable optical products, and also placed in a container filled with fresh liquid. As a rule, any scleral lenses - black, white and others - are designed for long-term use, and therefore require additional enzymatic (enzymatic) cleaning.
To do this, you can use a special solution or tablet that dissolves in distilled water. It is recommended to perform the procedure once a week to remove deep protein and lipid deposits from the surface of the lens. After the expiration date, optical products must be disposed of and replaced with a new pair, even if they have retained their characteristics. Subject to proper care and replacement schedule, any scleral lenses, including black and white lenses, are safe for eye health.
