There are different types of contact lenses available now in the market and you can custom make them too — they are as good as one’s own lens but they are artificial. Laser operations are available for the people for who even lenses do not work but they are very expensive and not done in all countries. Nowadays lenses are more breathable and softer and come in different colors even different styles for theatrical purposes, however it does take time to get used to the lenses. We also get daily disposal lens which are to be discard every day and do not need any cleaning and are very hygenic. The other types of lens available in the market are 2 Weekly Disposables - needs to be cleaned and stored in lens cases when not being used & Monthly Disposables - should be used as per the instructions on them and disposed after a month and all the above mentioned lens can be used only during waking hours.

Other kinds of contact lenses include - Toric lens - for people suffering with astigmatism, Multifocal lenses - they are for people who cannot see close and far and Extended wear lenses - designed to be worn during both day and night. The last three mentioned are normal type of lenses that need proper care throughout their life span!

The contact lenses  have to be kept clean and disinfected at all times. Before you clean the lens, clean the lens case. Clean the case with hot water only and let it dry by itself. Use a contact lens cleaning solution but never hold the bottle at the tip, always hold the bottle toward the end. Wash your hands before you start cleaning the lenses with an antibacterial soap and dry them naturally. Clean just a single lens at a time. Take one lens in a sterilized container, pour the cleaning solution and let it stand for 20 seconds, you will see all the dirt setting aside. Rub the lens and then rinse it in the rinsing solution, dry them and store it in the case. Repeat the same step for the other lens but use fresh cleaning solution and also rinsing solution. Never use water to clean the lens or its case as water does not have the necessary disinfectant to clean the lens. Secondly water has sodium it might contaminate the lens giving you an eye infection.

Disinfect the lens as per the requirement of the lenses. Disinfection is important to kill micro organisms that may potentially cause an eye infection. You can use tablets or solution to disinfect the lens. After you have cleaned the lens, place them in a lens holder and add the disinfecting solution to the top. Tighten and turn the cap. Soak them for minimum 6 hrs or overnight (the instructions on the Disinfectant will give some more directions always read the instructions first and in case of confusion call or go to the pharmacy from where the product was bought). Rinse the lens again before using them. Discard the disinfecting solution from the cup rinse and keep the holder open to dry. Always re-wet the lens before using, this will take away any discomfort if the lens is hurting. Enzyme cleaning is optional and is based on eye care professional’s recommendations only. While using medicated eye drops always take the lens out or it might damage the lens and use the drops are prescribed only. One must always make use of the aftercare service that the contact lenses manufacturer provides to know the contact lens better. It is advised not to wear contact lens for more then 10-12 hours in a day and more then 5 days in a week, and always make sure you keep the lenses and the contact lens case sanitized, disinfected and clean! Here’s a video for further instructions:

Well it’s that time of year again, Halloween! So while everyone else is stressing out about their perfect Halloween costume you can beat them to the punch with an awesome pair of Halloween contact lenses. When it comes to finding the perfect pair of special effects lenses, another name for Halloween contact lenses, the best resource is online because you can quickly browse through the dozens of different styles and colours. Here’s a promotional video from Coastal Contacts which shows some of their most popular Halloween contacts :

The best part is these Halloween contact lenses come in plain lenses but you can also get them in your prescription or RX as well which is great; so you don’t require vision problems in order to rock out a pair of wild contact lenses for Halloween, but if you do have vision problems well then they got you covered!

Halloween is really the one night of the year you can wear literally anything, but you might as well put some effort into it and order ahead of time for your special pair of Halloween contacts, you’ll definitely get a lot of interesting looks from your friends and it’s an awesome opening line at the bar if you really want to use it. My favourite pair is probably the Goliath pure light green style, they’re truly scary and crazy!

There are different types of contact lenses available now in the market and you can custom make them too — they are as good as one’s own lens but they are artificial. Laser operations are available for the people for who even lenses do not work but they are very expensive and not done in all countries. Nowadays lenses are more breathable and softer and come in different colors even different styles for theatrical purposes, however it does take time to get used to the lenses. We also get daily disposal lens which are to be discard every day and do not need any cleaning and are very hygenic. The other types of lens available in the market are 2 Weekly Disposables - needs to be cleaned and stored in lens cases when not being used & Monthly Disposables - should be used as per the instructions on them and disposed after a month and all the above mentioned lens can be used only during waking hours.

Other kinds of contact lenses include - Toric lens - for people suffering with astigmatism, Multifocal lenses - they are for people who cannot see close and far and Extended wear lenses - designed to be worn during both day and night. The last three mentioned are normal type of lenses that need proper care throughout their life span!

The contact lenses  have to be kept clean and disinfected at all times. Before you clean the lens, clean the lens case. Clean the case with hot water only and let it dry by itself. Use a contact lens cleaning solution but never hold the bottle at the tip, always hold the bottle toward the end. Wash your hands before you start cleaning the lenses with an antibacterial soap and dry them naturally. Clean just a single lens at a time. Take one lens in a sterilized container, pour the cleaning solution and let it stand for 20 seconds, you will see all the dirt setting aside. Rub the lens and then rinse it in the rinsing solution, dry them and store it in the case. Repeat the same step for the other lens but use fresh cleaning solution and also rinsing solution. Never use water to clean the lens or its case as water does not have the necessary disinfectant to clean the lens. Secondly water has sodium it might contaminate the lens giving you an eye infection.

Disinfect the lens as per the requirement of the lenses. Disinfection is important to kill micro organisms that may potentially cause an eye infection. You can use tablets or solution to disinfect the lens. After you have cleaned the lens, place them in a lens holder and add the disinfecting solution to the top. Tighten and turn the cap. Soak them for minimum 6 hrs or overnight (the instructions on the Disinfectant will give some more directions always read the instructions first and in case of confusion call or go to the pharmacy from where the product was bought). Rinse the lens again before using them. Discard the disinfecting solution from the cup rinse and keep the holder open to dry. Always re-wet the lens before using, this will take away any discomfort if the lens is hurting. Enzyme cleaning is optional and is based on eye care professional’s recommendations only. While using medicated eye drops always take the lens out or it might damage the lens and use the drops are prescribed only. One must always make use of the aftercare service that the contact lenses manufacturer provides to know the contact lens better. It is advised not to wear contact lens for more then 10-12 hours in a day and more then 5 days in a week, and always make sure you keep the lenses and the contact lens case sanitized, disinfected and clean! Here’s a video for further instructions:

Well it’s that time of year again, Halloween! So while everyone else is stressing out about their perfect Halloween costume you can beat them to the punch with an awesome pair of Halloween contact lenses. When it comes to finding the perfect pair of special effects lenses, another name for Halloween contact lenses, the best resource is online because you can quickly browse through the dozens of different styles and colours. Here’s a promotional video from Coastal Contacts which shows some of their most popular Halloween contacts :

The best part is these Halloween contact lenses come in plain lenses but you can also get them in your prescription or RX as well which is great; so you don’t require vision problems in order to rock out a pair of wild contact lenses for Halloween, but if you do have vision problems well then they got you covered!

Halloween is really the one night of the year you can wear literally anything, but you might as well put some effort into it and order ahead of time for your special pair of Halloween contacts, you’ll definitely get a lot of interesting looks from your friends and it’s an awesome opening line at the bar if you really want to use it. My favourite pair is probably the Goliath pure light green style, they’re truly scary and crazy!