WHAT ARE SPECIAL EFFECTS AND PROP CONTACT LENSES? Special effect contact lenses are amazing. You can change your eye color and design. These contacts are also called costume contacts lenses, theatrical contact, prop contact, colored contacts, Halloween contact, etc. Though they have different names but all of them are the same thing. Changing your eye color and surprise your friends is interesting. Halloween is the best time to wear special effect contacts. Like vampire contacts, zombie contact, solid white, animal print, cats eye, monster, Batman, Spiderman and much more character.
In 1939 special effect contacts were used in the movie industry to create a monster, special character or mood. Then they were very expensive. But now it is very much popular and near at hand to general people. Also the price is affordable so that anyone can buy a pair or more. But you need to show prescription to buy it. Because without prescription and FDA approval prop contacts are not are not safe for your eye. You require a prescription to get the right one.
PROPER PRESCRIPTION IS IMPORTANT Though people use special effect contacts for fun, but having a proper prescription is mandatory. You can buy them from the internet or shop around. A valid brand will must find your prescription. If anyone says that, they can supply you proper contacts without prescription or one size fit for all then do not trust them. Because it is forbidden to sell contact lens without prescription and if anyone does this he is breaking the law and must be punished. Astigmatic patients or anyone who uses bifocal lens, are advised to avoid special effect contacts. However, if needed, can still be prescribed.
PROP CONTACT SAFETY For your eye safety, please buy them from an authorized supplier. The local flea market sometimes sells invalid and without FDA approved contact lenses. Without correct prescription and correct fitting you may injure, may cause infection or blindness. Another safety measure is that, if after wearing you feel discomfort, irritation and pain in your eye then immediately remove it. Contact your eye doctor do not ignore the situation. Do not share your contact with your friend for fun. These may cause serious damage to their eye. Proper care of your lens is also very much important. You will get an instruction list when you buy them. Try to follow the instruction exactly what they say. Do not wear them overnight.
SPECIAL EFFECT LENSES COST Special effect lenses cost is higher than normal lenses because of their special design and extra effort of manufacturing. If you want to buy them from an eye care professional then the cost may be higher. If you are looking for a lower price, than online ordering is the best option. And of course do not forget to check if they are color contacts FDA approved or not. The cost is approximately $35-$250. Colored contacts are cheaper than black out sclera contacts. The cost of the contacts does not depend on the strength of the prescription.