Colored contacts for costume.

Sep 26, 2015

Tayler E.

Ok so I am going to be a ventriloquist doll for Halloween and I was debating whether or not to get colored contacts for my costume to increase the overall effect or if I should just keep my normal eyes for it which are hazel btw.

Sep 26, 2015

Natalie A.

Hazel seems fine, but if you're going for a creepy look you could get red or orange

Sep 26, 2015

Jenna L.

I've heard that nonprescription colored contacts can be rough on your eyes. I had a prescription for colored contacts and they left my eyes dry and red. For one night it may not be that damaging to your eyes though, it really depends on how sensitive your eyes are.

Sep 27, 2015

Kayla E.

I think colored contacts would really make your costume look awesome.

Sep 27, 2015

katie s.

Here is all the information I have gathered and saved in my notes from previous users with similar questions reguarding fake contacts:

I decided to do some research on colored eye contacts for you. They are safe is used properly, but it's very easy to make a mistake and that can lead to eyesight loss and infections. I got all my information on: medindia.net 

They cannot be bought at flea markets or stores without prescription. The dye/paint on thee lenses can be very dangerous to the eyes. If you wear non prescribed lenses, they can cause permanent damage to your cornea.

Keratitis is an infection you can get from wearing colored contacts without proper care. You can't keep them for too long or not clean them. They have to be cleaned properly. Don't go swimming with them because lenses are exposed to bacteria in the water which might lead to an infection. Tap water is also harmful. Corneal infections come in a variety of types- viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic.

If you decide to wear colored lenses, they recommend you see a ophthalmologist or optometrist if you experience any slight sign of irritation, redness, blurriness, discomfort, or pain as keratitis increases quickly. The site said that at times the infection or scratches from the lens or nails while wearing them can cause corneal ulcers which are extremely painful. The density of nerves on the surface of the eye is higher than any other part of the body. This means that an abrasion or scratch on the surface of the cornea opens the barrier to infections and bacteria which can multiply very fast. When it heals, it sometimes can lead to a scar which might block vision and you will need a corneal transplant.

Please make sure to not sleep without removing these contacts because the eyes don't receive enough oxygen. If you keep them on for 7-8 hours, your cornea can get inflamed so be sure to remove them in that time frame. Always keep your lenses in a case dipped in lens solution. If you rub the lenses, the color will get damaged so be sure to purchase a solution that needs no rubbing. 

Make sure to do lots of research and make sure this is a risk and commitment you are willing to make. One mistake and you may ruin your eyesight forever, but colored contacts can be lots of fun (: Good luck. The choice is up to you. I just wanted to inform you of the dangers.

Sep 27, 2015

Tayler E.

Ok thanks I probably won't get them just in case or I might consider the prescription ones too.