A lot of people looking for new contacts or that just got a new prescription are wondering whether ot buy contacts on line or in person. For me it’s a no brainer. Buying contacts in peron you are going to spend a good bit more money as well as more time. Whereas if you get your contacts on line, you can easily browse through prices and get a super good deal since there is so much online competition. Another thing to think about is that contacts aren’t exactly like glasses where you have to get certain measurements right to fit your ears and nose just right. There is a basic measurement you use when getting contacts and when you get your prescription, your eye doctor measures that for you. So ordering your contacts on line is a breeze. Especially if you are looking for cosmetic contacts you should look online because it opens up your selection to literally thousands of different options. You can get just about any color imagineable.
November 6th, 2008 | Posted in Tips | No Comments
Tinted contacts aare like the equivalent of sunglasses. They are tinted to block the sunlight and stop it from blinding you while outside. They also have uvprotection like sunblock to protect your eyes. They are great for sports and make driving a lot easier. If you’ve ever had a sunburn on your back then try imagining sunburnt eyes. It’s pretty painfull and it happens all the time. Spending time on the lake or at the beach is even worse on the eyes since the uv rays reflect off the water. I strongly recommend getting some tinted contacts if you regularly participate in outdoorsy activities to avoid the burn and protect your eyes.
Did you know that the sun can even cause permanent damage to your eyes and severely harm your vision? It’s definitely worth the money to get a pair of tinted contacts if you’re exposed to the suns harmful rays for long periods of time.
The best part is that they come in different colors so you can even be stylish. Thjey tend to darken your eye color a bit but you still have a pretty wide range of colors to choose from. Just go to a few online stores to check out how they look and how much they cost.
November 6th, 2008 | Posted in Cosmetic | No Comments
The selections these days on cosmetic colored contacts is tremendous.
Blue, gray, hazel, green, black, brown, purple are just a few of the colors on the market available online and also through your local optometrists. Cosmetic colored contacts offer instant drama to the way your face looks and they really make a difference. The instant and noticeable effect is a great party idea. Match a costume or accentuate a costume with any color of choice! Or pick a couple of colors out to add a cool change day-to-day. For those with dark eye hues that can’t achieve the lighter colors, there are other options. There are pattern contact lenses that have designs which show up on dark eye colors. There is a solution offered by cosmetic colored contacts for every eye!
As opposed to corrective contact lenses, a new wearer should not have any problems wearing cosmetic colored contacts, they don’t have to be prescribed to be worn. Which means they don’t come with the hassle or restrictions and extra precautions… or the big prescription cost.
But normal precautions such as, washing hands before and after use, and cleaning with contact cleaning solution should still be taken. Wearing cosmetic colored contacts can still dry out your eyes or cause irritation. But eye relief contact solution should cover the these normal irritations.
If you’re really adventurous… check out my last post on glow in the dark contacts!
November 5th, 2008 | Posted in Cosmetic | 1 Comment
Cosmetic contacts are great for making a subtle change to your appearance or a bold statement without spending a lot of money. It is quick and temporary. You can put them in and take them out as often as you like.
Colored cosmetic contacts are subtle. You can order most colored contacts in your prescription depending on how strong it is. They can run from $40 to $50 a pair on average and there are some sites that will even let you try a trial pair for free.
If you are a bit more bold and are looking to make a bright statement about yourself, you may be interested in some more unique contact designs. You can find cosmetic contacts with pretty much any design you can think of. From four leaf clovers to hot rod flames, from cat eyes to gator eyes. Online stores all over the web specialize in these types of special cosmetic contacts.
Always remember to take care of your contacts whether they are prescription or not because otherwise your contacts can get very uncomfortable. It’s simple and quick to take good care of your cosmetic contacts. Get a contact case for just a couple of dollars and I recommend a “no rub” solution from Express. Simply rinse them of before and after you where them.
October 8th, 2008 | Posted in Cosmetic | 2 Comments
Chosing the right contact lense solutions is the first step toward a pleasant contact wearing experience. There are plenty of contact lense solutions out on the market right now. So many of you new contact wearers may be wondering which one is the best. Many people are unaware of the importance of buying the right solution for the contact lenses. But, the solution you use can make a huge difference in how comfortable your contacts are.
Don’t skimp a couple bucks to buy cheap contact lense solutions! For a good sized bottle of solution you may pay between $5 and $7 and it should last you at least a month. Using an off-brand is a bad idea because you never know what you’ll get. For something as important and low-cost as contact cleaner, I would recommend buying a brand that has already proven its self, even if it costs you $2 more per month. I have preached before that I prefer to buy a “no rub” solution that is produced by Renu or Express. This means truly that you don’t have to rub your contacts to clean them, but rather just rinse them with the solution before and after use. Rubbing soft lenses can cause tears if you’re too rough or just make it confusing to tell if they are the right side out. I have used both the “no rub” brands above and can attest that they work without having to rub. These contact lense solutions are also perfect for your contact case as you can leave it sit while you wear your contacts and come back to a nice clean case with no protein
October 7th, 2008 | Posted in Care | No Comments