Mirrored Contact Lenses

Using mirrored contact lenses is a perfect way to reflect your unusual and unique self. Read to know more…

Contact lens is used for corrective, therapeutic and cosmetic purpose and placed on the cornea of the eye. They are lightweight and nearly invisible, in fact most of the commercial lenses are tinted blue to make them visible while cleaning and storing in solutions. Different colored contacts lenses are also available, to give the illusion of colored eyes.

Mirrored Contact Lenses
Mirrored lenses are more specialized than the average colored lenses, as their display is more striking and stunning. Advanced technology makes these lenses more eerie or funky and also protects the eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and dust. They are opaque and reflective in nature; which means any image coming in front of them is mirrored quite clearly on their shiny surface, hence the name.

These special effects are solely used for cosmetic reasons and have no corrective value. However, a prescription from an optometrist is needed, as contacts are considered to be medical devices. They are available in a variety of colors and types to suit all fashion requirements. Following are some of the popular mirrored contact lenses:

• Halloween contact lenses
• Mirror Tinted contact lenses
• Scary color contacts
• White glow in the dark contact lenses
• Zombie contact lenses
• Pitch black mirrored contact lenses
• Hydron Zero Six colored contact lenses
• Interview with the Vampire contact lenses
• Wacky contact lenses

Pitch Black Mirrored Contact Lenses
This type is popular because of the horror and theatrical quotient they add to the eyes of the person wearing them. The need for such contact lenses has arised due to the supernatural and evil scenes in movie and stage dramas. The use of such contact lenses, leaves an unforgettable impression on the minds on the audience. The pitch black mirrored contact lens is the current favorite, especially of the Hollywood crowd, which has helped in adding more allure to it. Actor Van Diesel wore the pitch black mirrored contact lens in his recent movie Pitch Black, has further popularized its use to create illusions, entertainment or simply the youngsters want to emulate their favorite stars.

Care for Mirrored Contact Lenses
Contact lens wearers often face complications associated with eyelid, cornea, conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the tear film that covers the outer surface of the eye. A few precautionary measures are listed below:

• Eyes are extremely sensitive and can get affected easily. Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching the contact lens. Make sure your soap is free of allergens that could irritate the eye.
• Dry fingers are important because of the imprint they could leave on your contacts.
• Mirrored contact lenses should be worn for shorter period, as extended wear can damage the eye.
• It’s always advisable to remove your contact lenses, before going to bed.
• After every wear, always clean your lenses with cleaning solution and don’t forget to clean its case.
• Never wear damaged lenses and avoid sharing them with others.
• Any discomfort felt in the eye should be treated after consulting an optometrist.

So go out there with these mirrored contact lenses on and see the compliments flow.