Colored contacts have come a long way in the past two decades. Once a source of irritation and discomfort, today’s version are lightweight, comfortable and not unlike prescription contact lenses.
You do not need a prescription for contact lenses or glasses in order to wear them. If anything, not needing a prescription may make your contacts cheaper to purchase.
Reasons for purchasing and using colored contacts are varied and really, up to the individual. Some people need prescription lenses in order to see better and figure that if they need to wear contacts, why not have a little fun and go with a different color? Some others may not be content with their current eye color and feel that a different color will suit their look and personality best. Yet other people may not need a prescription but see them as another way to change their daily look (much as you would with clothes, shoes, and jewelry) so they purchase several different colors of colored contacts to mix up and have fun with.
Contacts can be purchased online or through a local eye wear store that also provides prescribed lenses. If you purchase the them at such a store, they may advise you to take an eye test, especially if it has been a long time-or never-since your last eye test. If this is offered as a part of the contacts pricing, then take it. Your eyes are not something to be messed with.
If you decide to purchase colored contacts online, check reviews of the brand you are considering. Don’t make any rash decisions and impulse buy contacts simply because you like the color.
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